The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis

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"A work of this magnitude and high quality will obviously be indispensable to anyone studying the history of Indianapolis and its region." -- The Journal of American History "... absorbing and accurate... Although it is a monument to Indianapolis do not be fooled into thinking this tome is impersonal or boring. Its not. Its about people: interesting people. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is as engaging as a biography." -- Arts Indiana "... comprehensive and detailed... might well become the model for other such efforts." -- Library Journal With more than 1 600 separate entries and 300 illustrations The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is a model of what a modern city encyclopedia should be. From the citys inception through its remarkable transformation into a leading urban center the history and people of Indianapolis are detailed in factual and intepretive articles on major topics including business education religion social services politics ethnicity sports and culture.