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

 
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Classical Music

The earliest cultivators of “classical” or “serious” music were vocal groups, specifically church choirs and amateur singing societies. One of the earliest choirs belonged to the First Baptist Church, which… Read More »Classical Music

Copperheads

During the Civil War, the “Copperheads” were Northern Democrats who opposed United States government efforts to suppress the Confederate rebellion. A significant portion of the Democratic Party in Indiana and… Read More »Copperheads

Creation of Unigov

Indianapolis had an unusual municipal government structure as of 1967. A nine-member city council, known as the COMMON COUNCIL, was elected at four-year intervals by a hybrid district/at-large system that… Read More »Creation of Unigov

Dance Bands

Professional bands hired to perform for public and private social dances began to flourish in Indianapolis during the 1880s. Groups such as the Montani Brothers’ Orchestra, Lyra Society Orchestra, First… Read More »Dance Bands

Danes

The migration of Danes to America was sparse and slow, with the largest movement occurring late in the 19th century. Economic and political instability in Denmark and the lure of… Read More »Danes

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party is the oldest and only American political party in continuous existence in Indiana since it became a state in 1816. The Indiana and Marion County organizations are,… Read More »Democratic Party

Dentistry

Dental problems were a common affliction of early settlers of Indiana. Casual references to dental ills abound in period newspapers and travel accounts, and facilities for obtaining dental treatment were… Read More »Dentistry

Dickinson v. Indiana State Election Board

In Dickinson v. Indiana State Election Board (1990) and Whitcomb v. Chavis (1971) courts considered whether Marion County state legislative districts were gerrymandered to dilute the votes of Black residents.… Read More »Dickinson v. Indiana State Election Board

Dispensaries

Dispensaries were precursors to hospital outpatient clinics and health clinics for the poor. During the Civil War civic leaders petitioned the Indianapolis City Council to establish a dispensary for those… Read More »Dispensaries

Downtown Development

Indianapolis has struggled with the issue of downtown development (or redevelopment) throughout much of the 20th century. The automobile’s popularity in the 1920s and 1930s created a need for downtown parking,… Read More »Downtown Development

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