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A selection of subjects that provide an interesting look at Indianapolis and Hoosiers.

All Topics Demography and Ethnicity African Americans Religion Economy/Business View More...
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Buses
Buses

Since 1975, most scheduled bus service between points in has been provided by the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation. Known as… Read More »Buses

Business Cycles

In Indianapolis, as elsewhere, business cycles stem from economic shocks. In the 19th century, monetary panics begun by failures in… Read More »Business Cycles

Butler University Architecture
Butler University Architecture

The campus of Butler University occupies 290 acres on the city’s northside, with its principal entrance on the east at… Read More »Butler University Architecture

Cable Television

Cable television sends and receives television signals through coaxial cable instead of over the air. A master antenna or satellite… Read More »Cable Television

Canadians

From the mid-to-late 19th century, many Canadians, reacting to economic change, stagnation, and depression in their homeland, migrated southward to… Read More »Canadians

Catholics
Catholics

As of 2020, Catholics comprised approximately 10 percent of Marion County’s population and almost one-quarter of county church membership—the largest… Read More »Catholics

Cemeteries
Cemeteries

Prior to 1824, all cemeteries in were rural graveyards often adjacent to churches. One hundred and fifty of these interment… Read More »Cemeteries

Chamber Music
Chamber Music

Immigrants from central and eastern Europe brought their love of music to Indianapolis in the 19th century, and no nationality… Read More »Chamber Music

Charter Schools
Charter Schools

In 2001, Indiana became the 38th state to enact charter school legislation. The Indiana law allows alternative routes to teacher… Read More »Charter Schools

Child Welfare
Child Welfare

Child welfare services have evolved throughout Indiana statehood, with a mix of public, nonprofit, and faith-based entities playing important roles… Read More »Child Welfare

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