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Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Decades of Dresses: Bridal Gowns from 100+ years

Summertime makes me think of weddings. Though spring and fall months have come out on top over time to host …

Under the Expressway: Lost Barrio of Indianapolis, Part II

In March 2020, I wrote a blog about a story concept that had been brewing for a while, “The Lost …

“Attucks was Ours,” the Championship Team that Broke Barriers

Imagine the 1950s — you may fantasize about the sleek cars and dramatic outfits or ponder about how fast life …

Sliding Into Summer: Playground Equipment of Old

I have fond memories of the times spent on our family’s swing set and playing on playgrounds in my hometown …

What’s in an Indiana place name? Confusion!

Indiana’s geography can be complicated sometimes. Did you know there are at least 38 locations (unincorporated places, towns, cities) in …

The Largest Syrian Colony Outside of New York

Below is an excerpt from a recent article in the IHS publication, Traces. By 1900 there were vibrant Arabic-speaking communities across …

History Hidden in Plain Sight: The Chinese Club on Massachusetts Avenue

A lot of Asian history in Indiana is often hidden in plain sight. There were several Asian businesses on Monument …

Celebrating AAPI in Your Home and Classroom!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The AAPI community has had profound impacts on the Hoosier community. …

Rolling Down Memory Lane

Most of us have memories of roller skating at some point. As a kid growing up in the 1980s, I …

No Mean City: Indianapolis’ First Asian Citizen and Voter

I am often asked about “the first” for the Asian and Latino communities of Indianapolis and Indiana. People often ask …

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