Roger W. Brown (May 22, 1942-Mar. 4, 1997). Born into poverty in Brooklyn, New York, Brown gained fame at Wingate HIgh School, outdueling… Read More »Roger W. Brown
Russell Webster (Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 12 children born to William and… Read More »Russell Webster
Sandra M. Ruddick John (Sept. 3, 1932- Oct. 10, 2017). Olympic gymnast Sandra Ruddick John was born Sandra Marlene Anderson to Frank and Mary… Read More »Sandra M. Ruddick John
Sarah Stockton (Mar. 1842-Mar. 14, 1924) Sarah Stockton was born on a farm in Lafayette, Indiana, to pioneer settlers of Tippecanoe County.… Read More »Sarah Stockton
Shapiro’s Delicatessen Shapiro’s delicatessen-cafeteria began as a storefront grocery at 1032 South Illinois Street. Louis Shapiro and his family escaped violent attacks… Read More »Shapiro’s Delicatessen
Soul People Repertory Company , a trained theater actress, established Soul People Repertory Company in Indianapolis in September 1975. She structured the organization “to… Read More »Soul People Repertory Company
Steak ‘n Shake A. H. “Gus” Belt of Morrisonville, Illinois founded Steak ‘n Shake in Normal, Illinois in February 1934. Before that, Belt… Read More »Steak ‘n Shake
Tee Pee Restaurant An iconic Indianapolis drive-in restaurant, the Tee Pee owed its beginning to Albert Ray McComb (May 1892-June 1964), who came… Read More »Tee Pee Restaurant
The Clowes Fund Ph.D., retired director of research, his wife , and their two sons, and George H. A. Clowes Jr., MD, incorporated… Read More »The Clowes Fund
The Works/The New Works News One of Indianapolis’ most prolific gay magazines, The Works provided the Indianapolis LGBTQ+ community with gay-specific news and entertainment. First… Read More »The Works/The New Works News