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Frances (Fanny) Van de Grift Stevenson
Frances (Fanny) Van de Grift Stevenson
(Mar. 10, 1840-Feb. 18, 1914). Fanny Van de Grift Stevenson, an Indianapolis native, attended the Third Ward School and the… Read More »Frances (Fanny) Van de Grift Stevenson
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Richard Osborne Ristine
Richard Osborne Ristine

(Jan. 19, 1920-Jun. 20, 2009). Born in Indianapolis and raised in Crawfordsville, Rist...
Patricia Gifford
Patricia Gifford

(Apr. 13, 1938-Apr. 8, 2018). The daughter of Jessie Mabel Martin and George Thomas Gi...
Albert H. Losche
Albert H. Losche

(Jan. 6, 1891-Nov. 22, 1966). The grandson of German immigrants, Losche was a lifelong...
Mary Stewart Carey
Mary Stewart Carey

(Mar. 5, 1859-June 14, 1938). Born in Greensburg, Indiana, Mary Stewart Carey and her ...
 
City-County Buildings
The first Marion County Courthouse, which was completed in 1825, also doubled as the until a separate capitol building opened… Read More »City-County Buildings
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Cyclorama
Cyclorama

Located on the northside of Market Street just west of Illinois Street, the Cyclorama ...
Bridgeport
Bridgeport

Located in , Bridgeport is eight miles from , along U.S. 40. In 1830, Samuel Barlow la...
Clowes Memorial Hall
Clowes Memorial Hall

Built in the early 1960s at a cost of $3.5 million, its construction was made possible...
Indiana Interchurch Center
Indiana Interchurch Center

The Indiana Interchurch Center represents a community of nonprofit organizations worki...
 
International Festival
International Festival
The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherded its growth for 12 years. In… Read More »International Festival
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Gold And Glory Sweepstakes
Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual ...
Soap Box Derby
Soap Box Derby

The Indianapolis Soap Box Derby began in 1934, one year after the initial race was hel...
NCAA Basketball Finals
NCAA Basketball Finals

By 2020, the city of Indianapolis had hosted the National Collegiate Athletic Associat...
Anita Bryant In Indianapolis
Anita Bryant In Indianapolis

Evangelical pop singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant came to Indi...
 
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)
The first Indianapolis branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called Mormons) was established in 1919,… Read More »Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)
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Immigrants’ Aid Association
Immigrants’ Aid Association

Civic leaders meeting at the Indianapolis in January 1911, established the Immigrants�...
Leadership United (United Way)
Leadership United (United Way)

developed leadership training programs in 1986 to enhance volunteers’ ability to s...
Central Indiana Community Foundation 

and the Legacy Fund, now the Hamilton County Community Fund, established the Central I...
Pleasant Run Children’s Homes
Pleasant Run Children’s Homes

Pleasant Run Children’s Home (PRCH) began in 1867 as the German General Protestant O...
 
Italians
Italians
By 1860, there were 19 Italian-born persons residing in Indianapolis. Over the next 50 years, the Italian population slowly grew… Read More »Italians
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Libraries and Archives
Libraries and Archives

Indianapolis has been home to numerous libraries and archives since its founding in 18...
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education programs provide children between ages zero and eight (Infan...
Book Trade

Since the middle of the 19th century, Indianapolis has had important associations with...
Independent Christian Churches and Culture
Independent Christian Churches and Culture

Mainline Protestantism often defines American religious culture, including its story i...
 
FEATURES
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Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Exhibits feature Gallery Exhibits of Indianapolis Artists and other cultural topics.
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The Atlas explores the resources, infrastructure, and quality of life in Central Indiana.
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