Dunn, Jacob Piatt, Greater Indianapolis : the history, the industries, the institutions, and the people of a city of homes. Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1910, 1416 pgs. Vol 1. Index Vol 1. Chapter I. In the beginning Vol 1. Chapter II. The lay of the land Vol 1. Chapter III. The navigable stream Vol 1. Chapter IV. Planning the city Vol 1. Chapter V. The first settlers Vol 1. Chapter VI. The beginnings of government Vol 1. Chapter VII. The primordial life Vol 1. Chapter VIII. The coming of the capital Vol 1. Chapter IX. The moral foundation Vol 1. Chapter X. Development of the town Vol 1. Chapter XI. The state builds Vol 1. Chapter XII. The town governments Vol 1. Chapter XIII. The early schools Vol 1. Chapter XIV. The Mexican War Vol 1. Chapter XV. Advent of the railroads Vol 1. Chapter XVI. Becoming a city Vol 1. Chapter XVII. The volunteer fire companies Vol 1. Chapter XVIII. Some old-time religion Vol 1. Chapter XIX. As others saw us Vol 1. Chapter XX. The Germans in Indianapolis Vol 1. Chapter XXI. Civil War times Vol 1. Chapter XXII. The colored brother Vol 1. Chapter XXIII. Railroad development Vol 1. Chapter XXIV. The public schools Vol 1. Chapter XXV. The paid fire department Vol 1. Chapter XXVI. A political epoch Vol 1. Chapter XXVII. The city charter Vol 1. Chapter XXVIII. Public utilities Vol 1. Chapter XXIX. Business development Vol 1. Chapter XXX. Insurance companies Vol 1. Chapter XXXI. Fraternal organizations Vol 1. Chapter XXXII. The press Vol 1. Chapter XXXIII. Under the charter The suburban towns "The demon rum." The theater and theatricals The fine arts The social swirl The literary atmosphere The soul of music The medical profession Courts, bench and bar The churches The churches The churches Roster of city officials, 1847-1909 Title page Front matter History of greater indianapolis