Industrial Expositions During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Indianapolis held a series of industrial exhibitions to promote industry and… Read More »Industrial Expositions
Jazz Kitchen The Jazz Kitchen is a jazz club and restaurant located on the corner of 54th Street and College Avenue, an… Read More »Jazz Kitchen
Jewish Merchants The first Jewish immigrants to come to Indianapolis arrived in 1849 and settled on the south side of the city.… Read More »Jewish Merchants
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
James Warren (Jim) Jones (May 13, 1931-Nov. 18, 1978). Founder of Peoples Temple Full Gospel Church and a colony at Jonestown, Guyana, where over… Read More »James Warren (Jim) Jones
Justice, Inc. Justice, Inc. traces its beginnings to Indianapolis’ failure to celebrate Gay Pride Week in 1980. Many cities have celebrated Gay… Read More »Justice, Inc.
William Hammond LaMaster (Feb. 14, 1841 -July 28, 1908). William Hammond LaMaster advocated for religious skepticism, agnosticism, and anti-temperance. His ideas underscored the… Read More »William Hammond LaMaster
Long’s Bakery Long’s Bakery is a local staple known for its signature hot, glazed donuts. Carl and Mildred Long opened the bakery… Read More »Long’s Bakery
Marjorie Main (Feb. 24, 1890–Apr. 10, 1975). Born near , Indiana, Marjorie Main was a film and stage actress with over 80… Read More »Marjorie Main
Marion County Fair The first Marion County Fair was held in 1835 under the auspices of the Marion County Agricultural Society. Early fairs… Read More »Marion County Fair
