James A. Allison (Aug. 11, 1872-Aug. 4, 1928). Allison was one of the founders of the and the . He also established a… Read More »James A. Allison
Thomas W. Binford (Apr. 6, 1924-Jan. 14, 1999). Thomas W. Binford played important roles as a civic and civil rights leader and was… Read More »Thomas W. Binford
Pete Dye (Dec. 29, 1925-Jan. 9, 2020). Pete Dye is recognized as one of the most influential golf course designers of the… Read More »Pete Dye
Ferguson Brothers Denver Darious (Feb.19, 1895-May 11, 1957) and Sea Harious (Dec. 22, 1899-Mar. 3. 1974). Denver Darious and Sea Harious Ferguson… Read More »Ferguson Brothers
Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr. (Feb. 11, 1901-Oct. 27, 1977). Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr. was the grandson of a German… Read More »Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr.
Frank Edward McKinney Jr. (Nov. 3, 1938-Sept. 11, 1992). Born in Indianapolis, Frank McKinney Jr. grew up close to success. His father, was the… Read More »Frank Edward McKinney Jr.
William “Bill” Owens (Nov. 14, 1901-May 5, 1999). William “Bill” Owens was one of 11 children born in the neighborhood of Indianapolis to… Read More »William “Bill” Owens
Melvin Simon (Oct. 21, 1926-Sept. 16, 2009). Melvin Simon was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Max and Mae Simon. His father, a… Read More »Melvin Simon
Super Bowl XLVI The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders to make bids to… Read More »Super Bowl XLVI
White River State Park In 1979, Indianapolis civic leaders set out to create a new state park to celebrate Indiana and the Hoosier spirit.… Read More »White River State Park