Articles tagged as: history
January 28, 2025
Excavation project digs deeper into history of Indianapolis cemetery
An excavation project is underway on the site of Indianapolis’s first cemetery.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2024
Interview: Indiana's Dale Messick broke barriers for women cartoonists
The comic strip "Brenda Starr, Reporter" first appeared on newspaper pages in 1940. Its creator, Dale Messick, was born in South Bend, Indiana.
Read MoreApril 26, 2024
New historical marker commemorates Syrian Quarter in downtown Indianapolis
The history of Syrian immigrants in Indianapolis is inscribed on a new state historical marker downtown. A public dedication was held this week for the Syrian Quarter marker.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2024
Historic Indianapolis buildings, heritage company focus of new photo collection
A new archival photo project focuses on the construction of some of the most historic buildings in Indianapolis.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Spotlight on Black artists who shaped Indianapolis
As the community comes together to celebrate Black History Month, the Recorder is shedding a light on a few of the Black visual artists who paved the way for events like Meet the Artists, Art & Soul and BUTTER.
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