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- Website: https://www.harrisonhillfw.com/ has the History of Harrison Hill. Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fwhhill. Established in 1915, August 19, 1919 Cornell Circle new homes construction in an image in The News-Sentinel newspaper.
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August 3, 2014 post on the original Great Memories and History of Fort Wayne, Indiana page on Facebook:
Aug. 19, 1919
The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) -
October 24, 2014 post by Hofer and Davis, Inc. Land Surveyors on Facebook:
It's Friday Baby, time for the "Plat of the Week"!!! This is HARRISON HILL ADDITION, just South of Rudisill Boulevard and West of Calhoun Street. It was prepared by A.K. Hofer and was recorded in Plat Book 7 page 116 on July 2, 1915 in the Office of the Allen County Recorder. A very interesting plat for a couple of reasons we think, the North part of the plat is very rectangular, which was common in the development of many cities at this time, however the South part starts to incorporate curved streets into the mix. Also note the 48 foot wide "Park and Playground Reserve" located between the lots on Cornell and Seminole Circles. I checked the Allen County GIS and looked at the aerial photo, and it is still owned and maintained by the City of Fort Wayne Parks Commissioners! We really can not think of any other plats with a park like this, have a great weekend folks!
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April 24, 2018 post by Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association on Facebook:
Has anyone read this? It is an amazing story recalling the history of our neighborhood from one of its first residents. It is definitely worth the read! #46807 #HarrisonHill #FortWayne Great Memories and History of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Link to book History of Harrison Boulevard Homes written by Magaret Wallace Newman about the Hall-Wallace House posted
May 12, 2018 post by Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association on Facebook:
Very excited to announce a major update to the Harrison Hill neighborhood website. We recently created a page focused on the history of the neighborhood and other South Fort Wayne neighborhoods. There is something for everyone including our fellow neighborhoods: Historic Oakdale Neighborhood, Historic Southwood Park Neighborhood Association, Historic Fairmont Neighborhood, Historic South Wayne Neighborhood Association, Lafayette Place Addition, West Rudisill Neighborhood Association, and Packard Area Planning Alliance (PAPA)members at History of Harrison Hill.
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July 20, 2023 post by Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association on Facebook:
Do you know the history of your Harrison Hill home?
This is a fascinating historical record put together for neighborhoods throughout Fort Wayne, including Harrison Hill. Included you will find your home, the name of the home, the year built, and the style. It is an excellent tool to learn a bit more about your own home.
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June 11, 2022 new historic marker posted byHistoric 07 District - Fort Wayne on Facebook:
We are proud to highlight the Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association history plaque at their newly developed Triangle Park. This is an example of what your efforts fund. Thank you to everyone who participates in the Historic 07 T-Shirt Sales. Hopefully, we will have a future historic trail where all our neighborhoods have historical markers (two more will be coming this summer)! Luckily for you, Harrison Hill Neighborhood is having a home tour today where you can check out historic homes and this plaque.
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May 11, 2023 post by Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association on Facebook:
The Packard 2030 plan addresses topics expressed by residence through community engagement, including economic development, housing historic, preservation, infrastructure, parks and recreation, public safety, zoning and land-use and neighborhood development. Through input of nearly 1500 residents, businesses, and stakeholders this plan hopes to enhance the quality of life for neighborhoods in the Packard Area Plannning Alliance, a coalition of 18 neighborhoods in south central Fort Wayne.
We would love to hear your thoughts if you have time to look through this newly approved plan.
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The Beck/McAlister Home is for sale in the Historic Harrison Hill Neighborhood! This beautiful brick Tudor, built in...
Posted by Historic 07 District - Fort Wayne on Sunday, May 5, 2024Sunday, May 5, 2024 post by the Historic 07 District - Fort Wayne on Facebook:
The Beck/McAlister Home is for sale in the Historic Harrison Hill Neighborhood! This beautiful brick Tudor, built in 1930, is another example of our beautiful homes in Historic 07. It also has a bit of history to it! Read on for more!
By all accounts, the home was built by Hector “Clive” McAlister. McAlister was a family physician who originally came from Canada. His father, a Methodist minister, traveled throughout Ontario, and his brother was the mayor of London, Ontario. Clive, though, served in World War I, but by 1930, he had come to the United States, where he became the medical director of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
The second and longer-term owner was Abe Beck. Abe Beck was married to Ruth Baum, who came from a prominent Jewish family in Fort Wayne. Abe and Ruth were leaders who served for many years to support the Congregation Achduth Vesholom.
If you are interested in the home, move quickly; beautiful homes like these don’t stay available for long!