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Frank H. Wheeler

(Oct. 24, 1864-May 27, 1921). Frank H. Wheeler was a native of Manchester, Iowa, coming to Indianapolis from California in 1904. He reportedly made and lost two fortunes in business… Read More »Frank H. Wheeler

Richard Wood

(Oct. 22, 1926-Apr. 16, 2020). Born in Brazil, Indiana, Richard Wood graduated from Shortridge High School. While attending DePauw University during World War II, he tried to enlist in the… Read More »Richard Wood

Daniel Yandes

(Jan. 28, 1793-June 10, 1878). Born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Daniel Yandes served in the War of 1812 under General William Henry Harrison. Following his marriage in 1815, he engaged… Read More »Daniel Yandes

Harold Yeagy Jr.

(Aug. 10, 1957-Nov. 19, 2020). Harold (Hal) Yeagy Jr. was born in Indianapolis, the son of Harold Raymond Yeagy Sr. and Lorean Yeagy, who bought the Slippery Noodle Inn in 1963. Yeagy… Read More »Harold Yeagy Jr.

Tamara Zahn

(June 22, 1953-Oct. 1, 2020). Downtown leader, community volunteer, and mentor, Tamara Zahn was born in 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and graduated from North Side High School in 1971.… Read More »Tamara Zahn

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