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April 12, 2024 video post by PBS Fort Wayne on Facebook:

Did you know this about the General Anthony Wayne statue at Freimann Park? Now you do!

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January 17, 2023 post by The History Center on Facebook:

Sculpture is a visual art form that is presented in three dimensions. These works are created through the manipulation of materials such as metal, plaster, stone, wood, glass, plastic, and ceramic. A few methods used to shape these raw materials include carving, casting, welding, molding, shaping, or bonding. Sculpture is one of the longest-lived forms of art and craft, dating back to the prehistoric era of the Upper Paleolithic, over 35,000 years ago. Some of the earliest examples of sculpture work include crafted tools and figurines. Sculpture has been used as a method to document important people, to celebrate ideas, to create tools, or to replicate the natural world. Sculpture is often thought of as a grand work of stone or bronze, such as a monument or statue, because these objects are typically referenced as “sculptures.” However, sculpture as an art form and crafting method also encompasses works such as pottery, jewelry, musical instruments, and weaponry. Various methods of craft and artistic expression that can fall under the large umbrella of sculpture also fall into their own specialized sub-category such as wood-carving, blacksmithing, or glass blowing. Visit the History Center to see our new temporary exhibit “Sculpture: Craftsmanship and Art in Three Dimensions.” #sociallyhistory

The Working Model, Plaster model of Anthony Wayne statue executed by G.E. Gariere. Full-size statue is in Freimann Square. Compare to Anthony Wayne photo at Google maps.
Page 561, The pictorial history of Fort Wayne, Indiana : a review of two centuries of occupation of the region about the head of the Maumee River by Griswold, B. J. (Bert Joseph), 1873-1927; Taylor, Samuel R., Mrs, Publication date 1917 on Archive.org.

THE ANTHONY WAYNE MONUMENT

After several years of preparation, the final plans for the erection of a bronze equestrian statue to the memory of General Anthony Wayne were decided upon in 1916. The commission, after viewing the models submitted by several of America's well-known sculptors, awarded the work to Charles E. Mulligan, of Chicago, but the sudden death of the sculptor revised the plans, and George E. Ganiere, of Chicago, was selected. The sum of $15,000 for the statue, in bronze, in addition to $900 for two separate tablets, was set aside. The monument commission was composed of J. Ross McCulloeh, William F. Ranke, Mrs. Frances Haberly-Robertson and Colonel D. N. Foster. The site chosen for the monument is the northwest corner of Hayden Park, facing the Lincoln Highway (Maumee avenue).

The agitation for the erection of a monument to General Wayne was begun previous to 1889, in which year the annual report of the chief engineer of the United States recommended that congress appropriate the sum of $5,000 for a statue to be placed on the site of old Fort Wayne. Congress failed to act. Then, in 1894, the board of county commissioners authorized a levy of one-fourth of one cent per year on each $100 of assessed property valuation for the creation of a fund to erect a monument to Wayne's memory. The money thus secured was used in payment for the present monument.
Major General Anthony Wayne statue originally dedicated by the City of Fort Wayne July 4, 1918 - Sculptor - George E. Caniere. This photo was posted September 27, 2024 on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook, but apparently removed?
The statue of Gen. Anthony Wayne astride his horse was first located in Hayden Park on Maumee at Harmer Street, upon its completion by Chicago sculptor George E. Ganiere in 1916. From page 20 Fort Wayne by Randolph L. Harter · 2013 Google eBook.

Anthony Wayne in Hayden Park - 1951

By Randy Harter
Fort Wayne Reader
2016-08-08

This familiar statue of General Anthony Wayne astride his horse was first located here in Hayden Park on Maumee Avenue at Hayden Street upon its completion by Chicago sculptor George E. Ganiere and dedication in 1918. At that time, travelers coming to Fort Wayne from the east on the Lincoln Highway would have seen the statue as they approached the city where Maumee Avenue and East Washington Boulevard “pinch” together at this small one-and-a-half acre park. These grounds were purchased from Fred Hayden in 1876 and carried his name until the park was renamed Nuckols Memorial Park in 1986 for John Nuckols, the city’s first African-American city councilman who served on council for over 22 years. The statue of Anthony Wayne was removed from its granite plinth and relocated to a smaller base at the newly constructed Freimann Square in 1973. The brass bas-relief plaques of Little Turtle and Tecumseh on either side of the original base were salvaged and now hang in the downtown Allen County Public Library just outside the genealogy department. Hayden/Nuckols park will soon be slightly enlarged as Maumee Avenue is currently undergoing realignment adjacent to the park and Indiana Tech.
Dedication of Anthony Wayne staue in Hayden Park, Fort Wayne, IN, 1917 - ACPL Digital Collections image

The General Anthony Wayne statue was dedicated in 1917, or 1918, in Hayden Park shown in several photos such as Crowd gathers for dedication of Anthony Wayne statue, Hayden Park, Fort Wayne, IN, 1917 and Dedication of Anthony Wayne staue in Hayden Park, Fort Wayne, IN, 1917 Allen County Public Library Digital Collections at the Allen County Public Libraryfrom an Anthony Wayne Statue and Anthony Wayne search in the.
Statue of Anthony Wayne in Hayden Park, Fort Wayne IN - ACPL Digital Collections image

Originally dedicated July 4, 1918 in Hayden Park it was moved to Freimann Square in 1973.

Here is an account of the dedication excerpted from a 2012 Old Fort News article by Walter Font: It was a day blessed by Providence, "a cloudless sky" with no rain in sight to mar the day's festivities.The people of Fort Wayne had planned a grand partyto celebrate Independence Day and the memory of Anthony Wayne, and they came by the thousands: "Interurban cars were crowded and all roads leading into the city, from every direction, were alive with automobilesand buggies." Although there were numerous attendant activities throughout the community that day,the two primary events were the "monstrous" parade and the dedication of the Anthony Wayne monument in Hayden Park. Vice President Thomas Marshall arrived at the Pennsylvania Depot in the morning. Hundreds welcomed him at the station and at his reception in the Anthony Hotel where he stayed until the parade beganat 1 :40 in the afternoon. Huge crowds were on hand when Marshall and other dignitaries stepped into theircarriages and followed the military units on parade including current soldiers in the National Guard and veterans from the Civil War and Spanish-American War. Marching behind them were thousands of deferred classmen waving American flags with "colored boys scattered in their ranks." Four of the deferred-classmen were greeted with applause and laughter whenthey passed the crowd carrying "a coffin on which wasa German helmet and the inscription 'To Hel-met Der Kaiser.' Walking sadly along in the rear and kept in chains was his Satanic Majesty costumed in the lurid hue of Hades. The devil bore a sign which read 'I can see my finish.'" Third in line were those of foreign birth, or parentage, including groups representing the Romanians (with a banner "Citizens of the United States by Adoption"); the Italians with a band, lead by Joseph Tuso mounted on a horse and wearing an Italian uniform with a sword at his side; Americans of Scottish birth representing the Caledonian Society, some wearing"plaids and bonnets of Scottish fame and glory";the Irish; and Jewish citizens, "lovers of liberty in the new world and old." Bringing up the rear were various organizations including the labor unions as well as civic, social, religious and fraternal groups. The parade began on Harrison Street and ended at Hayden Park. A grandstand for 1,000 was built on Maumee Avenue, north of the speaker's stand, and from there schoolchildren opened the dedication ceremony with a chorus of patriotic songs. After an invocation and an address by Judge Walter Olds, the statue of Anthony Wayne was unveiled accompanied by "cheers and applause andsongs by the school children." D. N. Foster, as head of the monument commission, presented the statue to the city which was accepted in a brief address by Mayor W. Sherman Cutshall. Tom Marshall then rose to a"great welcome and demonstration" for his dedicatory address. George E. Ganiere [the artist who made the statue] sat with the dignitaries on the speaker's stand and after Marshall spoke, he was introduced to the spectators. The children's chorus provided the closing act of the ceremony by singing the Star Spangled Banner."

Copied from a Janaury 9, 2023 comment by Charlie Savage to a post on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook.
December 5, 2017 post by the Fort Wayne Food Tours on Facebook:

The statue of Anthony Wayne astride his horse was completed in 1918 and placed in Hayden Park. It was moved to Freimann Square in 1973. #fortwaynehistory #fortwaynefoodtours #dtfw #fortwayne
March 30, 2023 post by Genealogy Center on Facebook:

It's #waybackwednesday! Check out these then and now photos, Courtesy of the Daniel A. Baker Collection in our Community Album. The first photo, from 1973, shows George Ganiere's bronze General "Mad" Anthony Wayne which was relocated to Freimann Square that year. It was originally dedicated at Hayden Park on July 4, 1918.

The second photo provides a view Anthony Wayne statue in Freimann Square, dated 2017. Across Clinton Street is the Rousseau Centre, formerly the City-County Building.

Visit our Community Album to view these photos and thousands more: http://contentdm.acpl.lib.in.us/

First photo: Anthony Wayne Statue at Freimann Square, circa 1973

Second photo Anthony Wayne Statue at Freimann Square, 2017. in the Daniel A. Baker Photograph Collection both are in the Allen County Public Library Digital Collections at the Allen County Public Library.
Anthony Wayne statue Stop #1 on the Central Downtown Trail 19 stops on the Heritage Trail by ARCH ( Architecture and Community Heritage)has audio: “Anthony Wayne’s Statue” featuring Tom Castaldi. Courtesy of WBNI-Fort Wayne from ARCH ( Architecture and Community Heritage). Major General Anthony Wayne marker photos with Google maps Street View image, and more at The Historical Marker Datatbase HMdb.org.
Keep Anthony Wayne where he’s star of show by Madelane Elston who is chairwoman of the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust December 30, 2012 The Journal Gazette newspaper archived on the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
The three bronze plaques at the entrance to The Genealogy Center once adorned the base of an equestrian statue of...
Posted by Genealogy Center on Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 post by the Genealogy Center on Facebook:

The three bronze plaques at the entrance to The Genealogy Center once adorned the base of an equestrian statue of General "Mad" Anthony Wayne that stood in Hayden Park (now John Nuckols Park). In 1973, the statue was moved to Freimann Square, where it stands today. Local artist Timothy E. Doyle rescued the plaques when the base was removed from the statue in 1985, and Julie R. Waterfield later purchased them and donated them to the Allen County Public Library. The photos here show the statue on its base in Hayden Park, and the plaques as they are mounted today in The Genealogy Center's entrance. The plaques are: Little Turtle, an aerial view of the fort at Fort Wayne, and Tecumseh.
The History Center's blog recently featured information about the metal plates that are mounted on the wall at the...
Posted by Genealogy Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 post by the Genealogy Center on Facebook:

The History Center's blog recently featured information about the metal plates that are mounted on the wall at the entrance to The Genealogy Center. They originally were on the base of the Anthony Wayne statue here in town.

The Anthony Wayne Statue by Nancy McCammon-Hansen posted April 29, 2013 on the
History Center Notes & Queries blog discusses the statue in Freimann Square and the facial plaques of Little Turtle and Tecumseh that used to be on the base of the statue. The graphic at the library states: These three bronze plaques, executed by George Ganiere, were originally part of the municipal equestrian statue of Major General Anthony Wayne, erected at Hayden Park (now renamed John Nuckols Park) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1917. The plaques now reside in the Genealogy Center at the downtown Allen County Public Library. The full story was in the next issue of Old Fort News publication of the The History Center.
A general predicament: Wayne statue might move January 13, 2013 not archived and 'Mad' Anthony staying put August 14, 2013 Dan Stockman The Journal Gazette newspaper archived on the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
The Anthony Wayne statue is undergoing work. Here's a blog post we wrote about it last year: http://historycenterfw.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-anthony-wayne-statue.html
Posted by The History Center on Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 post by The History Center on Facebook:

The Anthony Wayne statue is undergoing work. Here's a blog post we wrote about it last year: The Anthony Wayne Statue
You can't see him, but Anthony Wayne is getting a facelift Laser used to clean statue, remove coating applied in the 1990s by Kevin Leininger published August 14, 2014 in The News-Sentinel newspaper.
Only half of the story Second statue would complete picture of general’s conquest August 20, 2013 Patrick J. Ashton The Journal Gazette newspaper.
Mayor Henry attended today's rededication of the Anthony Wayne statue in Freimann Square.
Posted by City of Fort Wayne Government on Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 post by the City of Fort Wayne Government on Facebook:

Mayor Henry attended today's rededication of the Anthony Wayne statue in Freimann Square.

General Anthony Wayne Statue Rededicated posted at City of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation.
List of memorials to Anthony Wayne at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
January 9, 2023 post with photos and lots of comments on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook.
2013, October 30 - Fort Wayne is the answer on the Jeopardy television show A log stockade made by a certain mad revolutionary war general in 1794 gave this city his name. See October 30, 2013 photo on Visit Fort Wayne Tweet on Twitter and Mitch Harper Tweet.

Cool! RT @EricDoot "What is Fort Wayne?" The Summit City hits true Daily Double status Wednesday night on @Jeopardy! pic.twitter.com/IVLbsUIaSN
— Visit Fort Wayne (@VisitFortWayne) October 31, 2013

Newspaper Articles About the Anthony Wayne Statue

1. Moving Mad Anthony Wayne Jim Sack Fort Wayne Reader 2012-04-05.
2. General ‘Mad’ Anthony Statue Moving To Courthouse Green No reason to be ‘Mad’ about Anthony Wayne’s latest movie Mayor Henry says statue will be more visible in Courthouse Green Kevin Leininger | The News-Sentinel newspaper. Republished December 23, 2012 The Fort Wayne Downtown Insider Blog.
3. Anthony Wayne Statue Driving Some Locals Mad? Should statue’s move reunite Anthony Wayne with Native Americans, old fort? When history and owner’s wishes collide, a compromise is appropriate. Kevin Leininger The News-Sentinel newspaper. Republilshed January 4, 2013 The Fort Wayne Downtown Insider Blog.
4. Feds Blast Henry’s Plans To move Anthony Wayne Statue Feds blast Henry’s plans to move Anthony Wayne statue. February 8, 2013 Christian Sheckler The News-Sentinel newspaper. Republished January 4, 2013 The Fort Wayne Downtown Insider Blog.
5. Historian opposes moving Anthony Wayne statue Wednesday, 16 Jan 2013 CBS WANE-TV NewsChannel 15 archived on the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
6. The Anthony Wayne Statue Monday, April 29, 2013 History Center Notes & Queries blog. Shows the Little Turtle, Tecumseh, and Historic Fort Wayne plaques by George Ganiere on the original statue base now at the entrance to the The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
7. Fort Wayne to Move Iconic Statue Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Inside Indiana Business
8. October 1, 2024 discussion on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook.
April 13, 2024 newspaper article and April 14, 2024 post with personal 1918 simlilar photo on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook.
1888 - Maumee Association - Anthony Wayne Statue - Little Turtle - Col. Robertson
Article from Aug 19, 1888 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1888, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana, Little turtle, Colonel robertson

1888 - Maumee Association - Anthony Wayne Statue - Little Turtle - Col. Robertson The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday, August 19, 1888, Page 4.

MAUMEE ASSOCIATION.

The Toledo Blade devoted more than a column to the Maumee Valley Assaciation meeting held in this place on Wednesday last. It says that this meeting was one that will be long remembered as a rare treat "a feast of of history."

Of the speech of Colonel Roberison it says:

The speaker eloquently reviewed some of the most stirring scenes enacted on the spot. and in the immediate vicinity, and in his praise of the achievements of General Anthony Wayne, who made the settlement and civilisation of that territory possible, be paid a tribute to the memory of that really good Indian, Little Turtle, whose high character as a savage, was unique. The colonel touchingly alluded to Little Turtle's services to the white settlers and to his efforts towards civilsing his own people, and added that when the statue of Anthony Wayne is placed on the site of the old fort, the figure of Little Turtle should be beside it.

It closes its account of the occasion by the following memoranda, and description of the excursion to the battle fields led by ex mayor Randall:

The meeting in the orchard was closed by music, votes of thanks and cheers. Then, escorted by Hon. , F. P. Randall, the party, in carriages, visited Harmer's ford, the scene of a bloody conflict, and several spots where once stood forts in possession of French, English and American troops in succession. All this ground was one blood soaked, and the history of it alone would fill volumes. Mr. Randall, who has been on the scene for nearly 60 years, possesses a fund of information that he freely gave the visitors.

After an inspection of the miniature model General Wayne's stockade fort, which had been set up on the identical site of the original, and a visit to Mr. Randall's palatial home and a sight of his stores of rare books and relics tbe business and the pleasure of - the day were over. The Fort Wayne citizens, and especially the committee, Hon. F. P. Randall, Mayor Muhler, Col. R. S. Robertson, Judge Allen Zollars, Mr Allan H. Dougall, and others, exerted themselves to the utmost to make pleasure for the visitors, and they succeeded so admirably that the latter, on their way back home, were loud in the praises of the city and its citizens.

[ Is this the 1870 Isaac Bush model ? ]

MEMORANDA.

A crayon portrait of General Anthony Wayne was a conspicuous feature of the day.

General O. M. Poe put in most of his time surveying the fort and battle ground at Harmer's ford. When Fort Wayne citizens take a notion to be enthusiastic and hospitable they make a great success of it.

Ex-President R. B. Hayes did not return eastward with the Toledo contingent, but went to Chicago on a bussiness trip.

The City of Fort Wayne, with about 40,000 inhabitants, owes much to the intrepid soldier who gave it a name and a place.

Fort Wayne has made great strides of improvement in the past few years. She ought be proud of her Wayne Hotel and the other handsome new buildings.
1909 - What the Memorial Committee is Doing - Resolutions Favoring Appropriations - Anthony Wayne
Article from Apr 24, 1909 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1919, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1909 - What the Memorial Committee is Doing - Resolutions Favoring Appropriations - Anthony Wayne The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Satrday, April 24, 1909, Page 5

WHAT THE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE IS DOING

Resolutions Passed Give Reasons an Appropriation From Congress

The committee in charge of the Anthony Wayne Memorial building movement has passed the following set of resolutions which will be circulated for signatures in Fort Wayne and vicinity.

"Whereas, In the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, there exists a plat of ground known as Fort Wayne, the spot where General Anthony Wayne, constructed a fort, A. D. 1794, and whence General Anthony Wayne conducted his campaign against the Indians. This ground being the most historical ground in the state of Indrana, and

"Whereas, The Union Veteran Legion, encampment No. 51, Sion S. Bass post No. 40; Lawton-Wayne post No. 271, G. A. R., and the citizens of Fort Wayne have placed on the flat-iron point of said fort ground the captured Spanish sea-coast gun, captured at Santiago, De Cuba, during the Spanish-American war to the memory of the famous American general, Anthony Wayne, said gun being donated by war and navy department of the United States, and mounted on a proper 'pedestal, and

"Whereas, The city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has no armory building and no hall as a meeting place for the soldiers of Fort Wayne and northeastern Indiana, and this being a most available spot for an armory building: and

"Whereas, Battery B, Indiana national guard, having in custody guns and equipment belonging to the United States valued at $75,000, without an adequate place for housing same; and

"Whereas, It develops that this bullding, when constructed, is the most feasible spot to put the United States weather bureau station on top of said building. Be it therefore

"Resolved, That encampment No. 51, Union Veteran Legion, and the soldiers and citizens of Fort Wayne and northeastern Indiana petition congress for an appropriation of $200,000 to construct an armory building on said fort ground, to be used as a place of assembling all veterans of the war of the rebellion, war, state national guard, American United States troops it may become convenient to quarter in said armory building and grounds.

"And Further, That we, the Anthony Wayne Memorial building committee, and the soldiers and citizens of Allen county and northeastern Indiana and also the soldiers' and citizens of northwestern Oblo earnestly memorialize and renew petition to your honorable body for this most just, and much needed, appropriation as in Justice to the memory of General Anthony Wayne and the pride of the citizens of the United States: Said building will be available to be utilized by the general government for all future time for quartering troops or a rendezvous in case of necessity.

"And Further, That the county by request of the commissioners of Allen county, Indiana, by request of the petition to appropriate an amount of funds for the construction of said armory building, according to the laws governing county commissioners vesting such power.

"And Further, That the Anthony Wayne Monument fund be utilized for the construction of said building or its equipment and thereby the foregoing designated armory building be known as a grand monument to the great American soldier, Anthony Wayne. Said building when completed called the Anthony Wayne Memorial,

"And Further, That an equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne, cast in metal bronze, be placed on top of said building to his memory.

"Respectfully submitted by the Anthony Wayne Memorial bullding committee of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the numerous voters the district mentioned in the petition hereunto attached."
1909 proposed Wayne Monument in the insection of Harrison and Lewis Streets three blocks from the Baker Street Station.

Page 46 of Improvement of Fort Wayne Indiana; report for Fort Wayne Civic Improvement Association by Robinson, Charles Mulford, 1859-1917. 1n, Publication date 1909 on Archive.org.
1911 - A Monument for General Anthony Wayne
Article from Feb 5, 1911 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1911 Anthony Wayne, Monument

1911 - A Monument for General Anthony WayneThe Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday, February 5, 1911, Page 14
1912 - Meeting At Headquarters - Charles Lane Voters Topics Vital Interest - Anthony Wayne Statue
Article from Oct 26, 1912 Fort Wayne Daily News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1912, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1912 - Meeting At Headquarters - Charles Lane Voters Topics Vital Interest - Anthony Wayne Statue Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, October 26, 1912, Page 7

1912 - Meeting At Headquarters continued - Anthony Wayne Statue Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, October 26, 1912, Page 8

Same story:

1912 - Meeting at Headquarters - Charles R. Lane Speaks to Gathering - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, October 26, 1912, Page 6.

1912 - Meeting at Headquarters - continued - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, October 26, 1912, Page 7.

1912 - Charles R. Lane Urges Recognition of Mad Anthony by Suitable Memorial in Fort Wayne
Article from Oct 26, 1912 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1916, Anthony wayne statue

1912 - Charles R. Lane Urges Recognition of Mad Anthony by Suitable Memorial in Fort Wayne The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, October 26, 1912, Page 13.
1914 - F. C. Hibbard - Also Submits Design for Anthony Wayne Statue - designed Mark Twain statue
Article from Jul 25, 1914 Fort Wayne Daily News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1914, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1914 - F. C. Hibbard - Also Submits Design for Anthony Wayne Statue - designed Mark Twain statue Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, July 25, 1914, Page 2

F. C. HIBBARD

Also Submits Design for Anthony Wayne Statue.

Added interest was given to the full-length bronze statue of Mark Twain, recently erected by the state of Missouri at Hannibal, Mo., by fact that the sculptor designing it Frederick C. Hibbard, of Chicago, who has submitted to our park board a design for an equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne, now on exhibition at the relick room in the Allen county court house. Mr. Hibbard won out in the competition for the Twain statue against a number of the most celebrated sculptors of the country. The picture of the Twain statue was published in the News of yesterday.

[ 1914 - Missourians to Honor Twain's Memory Friday, July 24, 1914, Fort Wayne Daily News, page 4. ]
1915 - Mulligan Designs New Statue of Anthony Wayne
Article from Jan 7, 1915 The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1915 - Mulligan Designs New Statue of Anthony Wayne The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thursday, January 7, 1915, Page 2
1915 - Sculptor's Model for Gen. Wayne
Article from Jan 8, 1915 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1915 - Sculptor's Model for Gen. Wayne The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, January 08, 1915, Page 16

STATUE FOR GENERAL ANTHONY WAYNE

The above is a reproduction of the bronze model submitted by Charles J. Mulligan, a sculptor from Chicago who has just completed the work in the relic room of the court house. The statue shows General Wayne on his horse at the battle of Fallen Timbers. Mr. Mulligan left the city yesterday, but he expects to return to Fort Wayne in a short time to up the matter of building a monument to the famous general.
1915 - Common Council recommends proposals construction Anthony Wayne Monument
Article from Jul 15, 1915 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne monument, Fort wayne, Indiana

1915 - Common Council recommends proposals construction Anthony Wayne Monument The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thusday, July 15, 1915, Page 13.

Your committees recommend that the Board of Park Commissioners be instructed to take charge of obtaining proposals for the construction of an Anthony Wayne Monument and execute a contract for the construction of the same. Your committees also recommend the appointment by this council of an Anthony Wayne Monument commission of seven members, to Include Mayor Wm. J. Hosey and the president of this council, William A. Bayer; one member of the Board of Park commisstoners; one representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution; one representative from the Sons of the American Revolution; one representative from the Grand Army of the Republic: and one representative from the SpanIsh War Veterans, the duty of this commission to be to act in an advisory capacity with the park commissioners and to invite proposals for the erection of an equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne, to cost a sum not to exceed the funds available at the time of letting such contract and when such models of proposed monument have been submitted, to select an eminent sculptor or sculptors to pass upon the merits of such models and recommend to such commission the one deemed by him or by them the most excellent, and to report their action to the Board of Park commissioners. The committees further recommend that any contract entered into by the Board of Park commissioners shall first be reported to the council for its approval.

Respectfully submitted,
A. H. KELLER.
JACOB HARTMAN
Committee on Parks and Public BuildIngs.
CHARLES E. WELCH,
G. F. ROGGE,
JACOB HARTMAN,
A. H. KELLER,
Committee on Finance.
1915 - May Unveil Statue of Anthony Wayne at 1916 Centennial
Article from Oct 7, 1915 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1915 - May Unveil Statue of Anthony Wayne at 1916 Centennial The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thursday, October 7, 1915, Page 19

CITY HALL NEWS

MAY UNVEIL STATUE OF ANTHONY WAYNE AT 1916 CENTENNIAL

At the meeting of the Anthony Wayne Monument commission held yesterday afternoon in the relic room of the court house, a suggestion was made by Sculptor Charles J. Mulligan that the people of Fort Wayne dedicate the monument to General Wayne at the proposed centennial celebration which will be held In the city some time next year.

The suggestion has met with a great deal of favor among the members of the commission and it is likely that definite action will be taken on the matter at some future meeting.

Sculptor Mulligan has submitted a model of the statue, which is on exhibition in the relic room of the court house. Another model has been submitted by Sculptor Frederick C. Hibbard, which is also on exhibition in the relic room.

Both men have submitted bids for the work, which will cost a sum of $16,000. The sum of $15,000 already available and $16,000 will be available after next September.
1915 - (Eli) Harvey Coming - Sculptor Will Talk to Commission on Wayne Statue
Article from Oct 16, 1915 The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1915 - (Eli) Harvey Coming - Sculptor Will Talk to Commission on Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, October 16, 1915, Page 2.

HARVEY COMJNG.

Sculptor Will Talk to Commission on Wayne Statue.

Eli Harvey, the New York sculptor, who has submitted a design for the equestrian statue of Anthony Wayne will be in Fort Wayne on Thursday Oct. 21, and in the evening will meet the members of the commission at the Anthony hotel. The members of the commission will not make a decision on the merits of the models submitted until all of the designers have been before them and have thoroughly described their proposed statues and their terms. A number of sculptors have been invited to submit models.

May 18, 2024 post by the Clinton County History Center in Ohio on Facebook:

The Eli Harvey historical plaque was created to recognize the legacy of Quaker painter and sculptor, Eli Harvey. It is located in the cemetery of Springfield Friends Meetinghouse
1915 - In the East End - opinion Anthony Wayne Statue
Article from Dec 3, 1915 The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1915 - In the East End - opinion Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, December 3, 1915, Page 9.

In the East End

To the Editor of the News:

Please permit me the space in your valued columns to speak my mind about locating the Anthony Wayne monument in the east end. I believe that aside from the east end's being entitled to some sort of recognition, the proposed site, Hayden park, has real merit. It is one of our really historical parks, is situated on the Lincoln highway, and being practically the front yard of the Harmar school building, the presence of this monu-.

1915 - In the East End - opinion continued - Anthony Wayne Statue
Article from Dec 3, 1915 The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1915 - In the East End - opinion continued - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, December 3, 1915, Page 9.

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ment in this park could not but result in good for the youths attending this institution. It will inculcate in them a love of country and might very properly be made the subject of art study under competent direction. All of us cannot be artists, but every normal child can be taught an appreciation of the best forms of art, including sculpture. True knowledge of art may, not make the dollars roll into one's pocket, but it frequently will contribute to the general enjojment of life and it certainly is a phase of education that should not be overlooked in the schools. I remember when I was a youngster, the art department of our schools was in its infancy. "Drawin*" was what it was called and instead of some competent person's endeavoring to instill in the minds of the clumsy fingered love of art and an appreciation of the works of the masters, those who couldn't draw a straight line with a ruler, were required to laboriously endeavor to transfer to paper subjects of which they had no comprehension. In return for the hours of juvenile horrors I spent endeavoring to create with a pencil something that could be identified without a label, I received nothing except an abhorrence of anything pertaining to "drawin'." It was years later that by association with people who did understand with a deep sympathy the real ideals of painting and sculpture that I came into even a mean appreciation of the works of sculptors and painters Now with a subject like the proposed heroic statue of Anthony Wayne, situated near Fort Wayne's most modern school building, there would be a glorius opportunity for instilling early in the minds of the children a love of art for art's sake. St. Gaudens' Lincoln, in Lincoln park, is a mecca for school children, and the Wayne statue could be made to serve tho same purpose. EAST ENDER.

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1915 - In the East End - opinion Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, December 3, 1915, Page 9

1915 - In the East End - opinion continued - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, December 3, 1915, Page 9
1915 - Strong Plea for Wayne Monument continued
Article from Dec 8, 1915 Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1915, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

There is no page 1 online to start the article? 1915 - Strong Plea for Wayne Monument continued Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, December 8, 1915, Page 4
1917 - blueprints photographs Anthony Wayne statue Hayden Park
Article from Dec 22, 1915 The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1917, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1917 - blueprints photographs Anthony Wayne statue Hayden Park The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, December 22, 1915, Page 2

Blueprints and photographs showing Hayden park's location are being sent sculptors who are seeking the commission to create the statue, of Anthony Wayne to be erected in the park next year.
1916 - Charles J. Mulligan's Statue Anthony Wayne Chosen by Monument Commission
Article from Mar 11, 1916 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1916, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana, Charles J Mulligan

1916 - Charles J. Mulligan's Statue Anthony Wayne Chosen by Monument Commission The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, March 11, 1916, Page 1

CHARLES J. MULLIGAN'S STATUE OF ANTHONY WAYNE IS CHOSEN BY MONUMENT COMMISSION.

The above first model of an equestrian statue of Anthony Wayne, submitted by Charles J. Mulligan. of Chicago, has been chosen by the monument commission for erection in Hayden park. Inset is a portrait of Mr. Mulligan.

STATUE AWARD TO ARTIST MULLIGAN

Wayne Monument Commission Accepts Model by Chicago Sculptor.

Unless some unexpected obstacle arises Sculptor Charles J. Mulligan, of Chicago will, execute the statue of Gen. Anthony Wayne for the Wayne Memorial that is to be erected in Hayden park this city. That this is the outcome of the competition entered into by several eminent American sculptors to furnish the equestrian statue of "Mad Anthony" to the city he founded and gave his name was made clear Saturday when Col. D. N. Foster, chairman of the monument communion gave out the following statement:

''The Anthony Wayne monument commission decided not to make public for the present the full result of its meeting on Thursday last and it so instructed its chairman. Evidently, however, some member of the commission has 'leaked' and to reelieve the embarrassement of the other members arising therefrom it is perhaps best to state the present status of the matter.

"Mr. Weinman our advising sculptor, made his study of the models entirely by himself and with no knowledge of the names of those competing, and, at the request of the Commission, selected what he deemed the best, of the models presented. He was to designate these by the numbers that are upon them. He chose Nos. 9, 5, 12 and 8, in the order named, as preferences 1 and 4 being Mr. Mulligans: preferences 2 and 5, Mr. Hibbard's, and preference 3, Mr. Ganiere's.

'"The commission indicated its disposition to accept the advice of its consulting sculptor, provided a, satisfactory arrangement could be made with Mr. Mulligan as to terms and prices and certain slight changes in his model, Ko. 9, which hve been made by members of the commission and by Mr. Weinman. The chairman was instructed to telegraph Mr. Mulligan to come at once to Fort Wayne for a conference with the committee. 'This has been done and a reply was received that Mr. Mulligan was slightly ill and a letter that is to follow will inform the commission when he can come.

"Unless some obstacle intervenes the award will go to Mr. Mulligan.

""D. N. Foster, Chairman"

Definite stories were afloat Friday that Sculptor Mulligan's model had been chosen by the commission and that the Chicago artist would receive the award. It is believed that Mr. Mulligan will be able to visit for a conference with the commission.
1916 - Harmar's Ford Appropriately Marked D.A.R. This Morning - Anthony Wayne statue - Centennial
Article from Jun 8, 1916 The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1916, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana, Centennial, Harmar's ford marker

1916 - Harmar's Ford Appropriately Marked D.A.R. This Morning - Anthony Wayne statue - Centennial ,The Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thursday, June 8, 1916, Page 7.

[ Lots of interesting Fort Wayne history here on Harmar's Ford, toll roads, Maumee River is used as an open sewer in 1916 and more! ]

R. B. HANNA DELIVERS ADDRESS AT EVENT

HE SUGGESTS THAT SOMETHING DEFINITE SHOUD COME FROM THE CELEBRATION

NEEDS OF THE CITY

Speaker Tells of Some of the Things That Are Particularly Needed

Jumping to the section about the Anthony Wayne Monument:

From the story of "The Glorious Gateway of the West" (the historical pageant) we learn that when the early settlers of Fort Wayne gathered together on occasions similar to this that they talked not only about the then history of Fort Wayne, but about the future of Fort Wayne as well. So that I have one precedent at least in early history for departing from the main theme of these ceremonies. Another and later precedent for this is found in the fact that when we celebrated Fort Wayne's centennial anniversary, a few years ago [1895], we found then as now, an aroused public spirit, and then, as now, the thought came to us that out of that aroused public spirit should come some tangible expression of it to the lasting glory of Fort Wayne; and so wo appealed to the commissioners of Allen county to buy up the then remaining toll roads and thus open all of the highways of this county to the free use of the people, and in this we were successful. We also appealed, during the Fort Wayne centennial celebration, to the Fort Wayne city council to fix a levy of one-quarter of a cent on each one hundred dollars of valuation, as an Anthony Wayne monument fund, and this levy was fixed as requested, and it is still in force.

I hope that this fund will not be used until the, national government and the government of Indiana have been given an opportunity to join with the government of Fort Wayne in building here at the very threshold of "The Glorious Gateway of the West" a monument in keeping with the historic value of this territory. Here at Harmar's Ford, a little east of the north end of Harmar street, might be built a dam, to further mark this historic spot; at Columbia street a stone bridge, 400 feet long connecting the site of Anthony Wayne's fort on the west bank with the site of Kekionga, the home of his enemy, on the east bank of the Maumee river; at the confluence of the three rivers, with a lake and a park as a setting, an equestrian statue of Anthony Wayne. Such a monument would rise-in beauty and dignity and grandeur to the height of the civic spirit that has come out of this centennial celebration, and it would help to carry out the river-flood- sewer plans prepared for Fort Wayne by the best experts, in their respective lines, to be found in the United States.
1916 - Park Board Gives Commission Today - Formal Award for General Wayne Statue to Be Made
Article from Jul 3, 1916 Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1916, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1916 - Park Board Gives Commission Today - Formal Award for General Wayne Statue to Be Made Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, July 3, 1916, Page 7

Park Board Gives Commission Today

Formal Award for General Wayne Statue to Be Made

Commission for the $15,900 statue of Anthony Wayne will be granted to George Ganiere, of Chicago by the park board at its meeting late Monday afternoon. The Wayne memorial committee will also recommend that the costly marble figure be stood in the northwest corner of Haydn park, just across from the Harmar school.

The two bronze Indian tablets to cost $900 in addition to the original cost of $15.000 will also be recommended. When the commission has been awarded it will be sent to the city council for approval. Work on the memorial will be pushed as rapidly as possible.

[ Are these bronze Indian tablets at the The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana? ]
1916 - Equestrian Statue - Committee to Go to Chicago View Working Model - Anthony Wayne Statue
Article from Oct 16, 1916 Fort Wayne Daily News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1916, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1916 - Equestrian Statue - Committee to Go to Chicago View Working Model - Anthony Wayne Statue Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, October 16, 1916, Page 12

EQUESTRIAN STATUE

Committee to Go to Chicago to View the Working Model

George E. Ganiere, of Chicago, has the contract for the Anthony Wayne equestrian statue, which is to be placed in Swinney park when completed. Mr. Ganiere is one of the wellknown sculptures of Chicago, and has the working model completed, and is now waiting to have the Anthony Wayne commission come to Chicago to view the work.

Tomorrow afternoon there will be a meeting of the Anthony Wayne. commission in curio room of the court house, at 3:30, to decide whether the whole commission, or a committee selected by the commission, shall go to Chicago to view the working model of the statue.
1916 - Commission to Meet - Anthony Wayne monument view working model in Chicago
Article from Oct 17, 1916 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1916, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1916 - Commission to Meet - Anthony Wayne monument view working model in Chicago The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tueaday, October 17, 1916, Page 13

COMMISSION TO MEET.

The Anthony Wayne monument commission will meet in the relic room of the court house at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon to decide whether the whole commission or a committee selected from the commission shall go to Chicago to view the working model of the statue Anthony Wayne, which Sculptor George Ganiere is now building.
1916 - Frame Work for Equestrian Statue of Anthony Wayne
Article from Nov 22, 1916 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1916, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1916 - Frame Work for Equestrian Statue of Anthony Wayne The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, November 22, 1916, Page 9.

FRAME WORK FOR EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF ANTHONY WAYNE.

The above is a representation of the framework to the full size model of the Anthony Wayne equestrian statue to be erected in Hayden park, as it appears today in the studio of George E. Ganiere, the Chicago sculptor. Mr. Gantere, in his studio clothes, is sanding in the foreground and to the right is seen the working model of the statue recently approved by the local commission. Upon this framework figure is plastered the clay of the final full size model from which will be first cast the statue in plaster and from the plaster cast the completed bronze figure. Some seven months will be required to finish the clay model and about four months more to pass it through the bronze foundry. The monument will be unveiled about October 1, 1917, it is thought.

Same article: 1916 - Frame Work For Equestrian Statue of Anthony Wayne Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, November 29, 1916, Page 9.
1917 - Bloomingdale School - Happenings Interest Schools City - Anthony Wayne Statue - Mr. Mulligan
Article from Mar 10, 1917 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1917, Fort wayne, Indiana, Anthony wayne statue, Bloomingdale school

1917 - Bloomingdale School - Happenings Interest Schools City - Anthony Wayne Statue - Mr. MulliganThe Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, March 10, 1917, Page 6

WHERE IS THIS MODEL?

The Bloomingdale school has a gift. It come to us through the kind interest of Mr. W. S. O'Rourke, whose friendship for Mr. Mulligan, sculptor influenced him to ask of Mr. Mulligan's son the equestrian statue of Anthony Wayne. This model has been approved by our city but the sculptor had not executed it when he died.

Mr. C. Mulligan, jr., granted Mr. O'Rourke's request and he turned the model over to our principal, who has placed it in the hall for our pleasure and benefit. We thank every one who helped us to own the model.
1917 - Casting of Anthony Wayne Statue Starts
Article from May 15, 1917 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1917, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1917 - Casting of Anthony Wayne Statue Starts The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tuesday, May 15, 1917, Page 2.

CASTING OF ANTHONY WAYNE STATUE STARTS

The casting of the statue of Anthony Wayne into the finished bronze has been started by George E. Ganiere, the Chicago sculptor. The model was accepted some time ago by the local committee composed of J. Ross McCulloch, Captain William F. Ranke, Mrs. Frances Haberly-Robertson and Colonel D. N. Foster. For over seven months Mr. Ganiere has been engaged in the making of the full sized model in clay, which is now completed. As per agreement he will now secure the second payment of the $5,000 he is to be given for his work. The equestrian statue shows a full size figure of Anthony Wayne mounted on a horse.
1917 - Anthony Wayne Statue Finished by Sculptor
Article from Jul 14, 1917 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1917, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1917 - Anthony Wayne Statue Finished by Sculptor The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, July 14, 1917, Page 6

ANTHONY WAYNE STATUE FINISHED BY SCULPTOR.

The equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne, which is to grace a prominent part of Hayden park, has been finished by Sculptor George E. Ganiere at Chicago and arrangements are now being made to have the monument set. The Scherer Monumental works will build the foundation. The unveiling will take place some time in October. Arrangements are also to be made soon to unveil the monument erected in Swinney park to the memory of Perry A. Randall.
1917 - Anthony Wayne Statue To Arrive Next Week
Article from Dec 17, 1917 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1917, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1917 - Anthony Wayne Statue To Arrive Next Week The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, December 17, 1917, Page 12.

ANTHONY WAYNE STATUE TO ARRIVE NEXT WEEK

Word has been received that the bronze equestrian statue of Anthony Wayne will arrive early next week, and will be placed upon its granite pedestal in Hayden park. George E. Ganiere, its sculptor, will arrive with the statue: and will superintend the placing. The figure will be covered after it is placed in position and will remain so until an official unveiling next spring.
1918 - To Unveil Wayne Statue on July 4
Article from Jun 20, 1918 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1918 - To Unveil Wayne Statue on July 4 The Fort Wayne Sentinel. Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thusday, June 20, 1918, Page 1.

TO UNVEIL WAYNE STATUE ON JULY 4

Honor Will Be Paid to Memory Of City's Founder That Day.

NOTED SPEAKERS COMING

Fort Wayne will do honor to the nimory of her founder, General Anthony Wayne, on July 4, when the revolutionary leader's statue will be unveiled at Hayden park. Vice President Marshall will be the chief speaker of the day and a great double celebration, consisting in part of a military and civic parade in the afternoon, will make the occasion a red - letter day in the history of patriotic demonstrations in this city. Thousand will be brought in for the day on special trains, which are to be run on steam and electric lines.

In answer to the plea that President Wilson and Governor Goodrich that Independence day this year be set aside as a time when foreign - born American citizens may join with native native - born Americans in making one in honor to the flag, the Allen County Coucil of Defense and Wayne monument commission have laid plans for a Fourth of July celebration which will be surpassed by no other city in tile state. The dedication of the Wayne bronze equestrian statue at Hayden park will be the feature of the day, while speeches by ice President Marshall and other prominent men have been arranged. As specified by present plans, a monster parade, made up of local military companies and uniformed bodies from neighboring towns, will start passing through the business district shortly after 1 : 30 in the afternoon. With Major John E. Miller i charge as grand marshal of the parade, a procession of the sort Fort Wayne has been accustomed to in the past is assured. A number of civic societies have already consented to participate, while music will not be lacking from the several bands which have been secured. Men from deferred classes

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1918 - To Unveil Wayne Statue on July 4 - continued
Article from Jun 20, 1918 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

1918 - To Unveil Wayne Statue on July 4 - continued The Fort Wayne Sentinel. Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thusday, June 20, 1918, Page 4.
1918 - To Be Safe Sane July 4th - Public Demonstration Center Around the Wayne Statue
Article from Jul 3, 1918 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana, July 4th

1918 - To Be Safe Sane July 4th - Public Demonstration Center Around the Wayne StatueThe Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, July 3, 1918, Page 1.

TO BE SAFE AND SANE JULY 4TH

Public Demonstration to Ceni ter Around the Wayne Statue.

PROGRAMS IN THE PARKS

The occasion of the one hundred and forty third anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday, will witness one of the most safe and sane celebrations Fort Wayne has ever enjoyed. The various parks of the city have arranged special programs for young and old alike; the mammoth parade to start at 1:30 o'clock will be witnessed by thousands of people fron visiting cities; the Elks' club members have arranged a trap ahoot that will be attended by amateur and professional shooters from Indiana and Ohio, and in a summary of the day recreation and amusement will be furnished the young, middle - aged and old alike, that will take place of shooting the dangerous fireworks that have been a constant source of trouble to fire and police department officials alike every Fourth.

Members of the Elks' club have been making preparations for somee time for a trap shoot to be open to members. A number of prominent gunmen will be at the Country club, the scene of the shoot, and contest the accuracy of Fort Wayne men

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1918 - To Be Safe and Sane July 4th - Anthony Wayne Statue
Article from Jul 3, 1918 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana, July 4th

1918 - To Be Safe and Sane July 4th - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, July 3, 1918, Page 10.

TO BE SAFE AND SANE - JULY 4TH

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with the powder and shell. Charles Young, of Springfield, O.; the Maxwell brothers, Hicksville, 0.; Frank Remy, Wawasee; Mr. Dalton and wife, Warsaw; John Knox, Monroeville, Ind., champion amateur shot Ohio; D. C. Rogers, Logansport, champion amateur shot of Indiana, and all local shooters, whether Elks or not, will take part in the contest. The shoot will commence about 2 o'clock and promises to be one of interest.

The unveiling of Anthony Wayne monument afternoon, to be witnessed by Vice- President Thomas R. Marshall by the sculptor, George E. Ganiere, will offer attraction for hundreds who will pay their respects to the memory of the great general of the revolution.

Vice- President Marshall will deliver the dedicatory address. Mayor W. Sherman 'Cutshall will, in response to the address of presentation by Colonel D. N. Foster, deliver the address of acceptance for the city. There will be community singing and introduction of the sculptor.

The dedicatory services will beyond all doubt be attended by hundreds of persons from in and out of the city.

Many schools of the city have planned celebrations in the way of picnics and programs of various kinds.

The parks of the city have arranged to handle the crowds that are sure to be there to look for amusement and recreation. Concerts, contents of various kinds, and dancing at Robison park will be the features at the popular resorts of the city.

The fact that Fourth falls on Thursday this year will make weekend parties at the lakes and summer resorts popular. Already preparations have been made by several large parties of young people to motor to the nearby lakes for a three days' outing.

The sale of fireworks this year has been curtailed to an appreciable degree; and small boy will not have the danger of being injured as in the past.

July Fourth, in 1918, history will in every respect go down in history as being one of the safest and sanest celebrations that Fort Wayne has ever seen.
1918 - All Plans Complete For July 4th Celebration - Vice President and Party - Anthony Wayne statue
Article from Jul 3, 1918 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, Anthony wayne statue, July 4th, Fort wayne, Indiana, Vice president

1918 - All Plans Complete For July 4th Celebration - Vice President and Party - Anthony Wayne statue The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, July 3, 1918, Page 1.

ALL PLANS ARE COMPLETE FOR JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

Vice President and Party Will Arrive in the Morning; Parade at 1:30.

WILL BE MEMORABLE DAY

Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and party will arrive in Fort Wayne at 10:3O Thursday morning and proceed directly to the Anthony hotel, where he will remain until the hour of the parade, in which he is to take part. Mr. Marshall's stay in the city will be brief, he leaving at 1:35 o'clock over the G. R. & I for Petoskey, where he will take an extended rest.

Major Miller, grand marshall of the day, announced this morning that all arrangements were completed for the parade and unveiling of the Anthony Wayne statue. His committee have arranged every minute detail so cleverly that there will not be the slightest congestion during the parade, or exercises of the afternoon.

Every fraternal, social, civic and military organisation in the city will be represented and uniformed militia companies from Marion and Kokomo have announced their intentions of coming to Fort Wayne and participating in the parade. Each body of marchers has been or will be this evening, notified as to their meeting place, and from there will join the main body of the parade.

Carriages have been provided for the soldiers of past wars who are unable to stand the rigors of a march. Mr. Marshall and party, Mayor Cutshall and party and other prominent persons will occupy carriages likewise. [ horse drawn carriages ]

A feature of the parade will be the

1918 - All Plans Complete July 4th Celebration continued - Anthony Wayne Statue
Article from Jul 3, 1918 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1919, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana, July 4th

1918 - All Plans Complete July 4th Celebration continued - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, July 3, 1918, Page 10.

ALL PLANS ARE COMPLETE FOR JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

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participation of the of the large foreign element of the city, who have announced their intention of marching.A special place in the parade has been assigned to them and it is expected that a large turnout of citizens of America's allies in the war will be in line. They will be under the leadership of Joseph Tuso, one of Fort Wayne's most loyal citizens, who has been instrumental in organizing a band and making arrangements for their part in the day's celebration.

It is announced that a special place of honor will be assigned to those soldiers now in service, are home on furlough, and who wish to take part in the parade.

Without a doubt, the unvelling of the Anthony Wayne statue will surpass anything of its kind ever held in Fort Wayne. The fact that it will be attended by persons of national as well as of statewide reputation, alone makes it an event of especial significance.

The splendid program that has been arranged is worthy of praise to the committee in charge of arrangements for the dedicatory program.

The fact that the statue is one that has been erected by the people of the city themselves, and not some one body, will make it an event that will be attended by nearly every citizen and many outsiders who will be present to see what the people of Fort Wayne can do. The presence of notable people such as the vice president will lend aspect to the affair and will be a big drawing card to the site of the statue.

Thomas R. Marshall will deliver the principal address of the afternoon and will dedicate statue. The presentation speech will be made by Col. D. N. Foster, who will be followed, by Mayor W. Sherman Cutshall, in a speech of acceptance. The school children of the city will be stationed at the base of the statue and will participate in the singing of patriotic airs under the leadership Prof. William Miles.

George E. Ganiere, of Chicago, the sculptor, will occupy a place on the platform with his mother and two sisters, who will accompany him to Fort Wayne to witness the dedication unveiling of his handiwork.

Major Miller will be in the assembly room of the court house this evening to make final arrangements and to advise division leaders on any questions that may on arise. He announces that admission tickets will be necessary to gain admittance to the grandstand.

A prominent place in the parade will be occupied by the various labor unions of the city. These organizations are especially anxious that every member of their respective councils be on hand promptly in time for the parade. The reception committee to greet the vice president upon his arrival was announced late this afternoon. It is composed of Ed Hoffman, Dr. Gaylord Leslie, William Geake, Byron Somers and Charles A. Wilding.

A request is made that all who are to occupy carriages in the parade, report at the Anthony hotel promptly at 1:15 o'clock to be assigned their carriages and to be routed.

The Lutheran schools, who are to have their picnic tomorrow, will not postpone this event, as previously announced. The children, before going to the Concordia college grounds, will march around the statue and will then be addressed by a member of the clergy. Following the address the curtains will be drawn to give the children an opportunity to view the monument. Those persons present at the unvelling ceremonies in the afternoon invited to the Concordia college grounds to continue the patriotic celebration of the day.

Through some oversight the announcement of the invocation was left from the program of the unveiling ceremonies when published. The Rev. Dr. McCauley will deliver the invocation.
1918 - Equestrian Statue of Anthony Wayne Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall Speaker of Dedication
Article from Jul 5, 1918 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, General anthony wayne statue, Vice-president thomas r. marshall

1918 - Equestrian Statue of Anthony Wayne Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall Speaker of Dedication The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, July 5, 1918, Page 1

1918 - Vice-President Marshall, Mayor Cutshall, Col. Foster, Judge Olds Wayne Statue Unveiling
Article from Jul 5, 1918 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, Anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana

Addresses of Vice-President Marshall, Mayor Cutshall, Judge Olds, and Colonel Foster at Wayne Statue Unveiling
Sections of Fort Wayne's Fourth of July Parade, Vice - President Marshall, The City's Guest of Honor, and Glimpse of Crowd that Tronge Hayden Park

1918 - Vice-President Marshall, Mayor Cutshall, Col. Foster, Judge Olds Wayne Statue Unveiling The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, July 5, 1918, Page 20

1918 - Designer and Sculptor of Equestrian Statue of General Anthony Wayne - George C. Ganiere
Article from Jul 5, 1918 The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1918, General anthony wayne statue, Fort wayne, Indiana, George ganiere

1918 - Designer and Sculptor of Equestrian Statue of General Anthony Wayne - George C. Ganiere The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, July 5, 1918, Page 20.

Dedication of the Wayne Monument.

On July 4th, of, last year, was held the dedication and unveiling of the superb, heroic, bronze equestrian statue of General Anthony. Wayne, which had been previously erected in Hayden park. The occasion was a memorable one, signalized by an immense patriotic parade of military and civic bodies. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall was the orator of the day, and he congratulated our city on having been successful in securing a statue that in artistic merit equaled any equestrian, statue in the country. Growing out of this occasion the excellent suggestion was made by Rev. Dr. McCauley, who had a part in the dedicatory services, that Fort Wayne ought here after, each year, to observe October 22nd.as Founder's day, as upon that date in 1794, occurred the dedication of the original fort founded by General Wayne, and which may therefore, be correctly designated as the data of the birth of our city. As President Harrison said of Indianspolis, Fort Wayne "is no mean city" and she "ought to take a just pride in observing annually, her natal day.

General Anthony Wayne Monument--An heroic bronze equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne located in Hayden park along the highway traveled by General Wayne's army and now forming a part of the Lincoln highway, Sculptor, George B. Ganiere, Chicago, Illinois. Erected by the City oFort Wayne. Dedicated July 4, 1919, with Vice President Thomas R. Marshall as orator of the day.
1919 - Park Board Makes Report for 1918 Showing Vast Volume of Work Done
Article from Mar 3, 1919 The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1919, Fort wayne, Indiana, Anthony wayne statue, Park board report, Monuments, Johnny appleseed, Hayden park

1919 - Park Board Makes Report for 1918 Showing Vast Volume of Work Done The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, March 3, 1919, Page 16

Same page: 1919 - Park Board Makes Report 1918 Showing Vast Volume Work Done - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monsay, March 3, 1919, Page 12
1919 - Population to be 250,000 is Report - Park Board - Anthony Wayne Statue
Article from Mar 7, 1919 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1919, Fort wayne, Indiana, Anthony wayne statue

1919 - Population to be 250,000 is Report - Park Board - Anthony Wayne Statue The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, March 07, 1919, Page 25
Dedication of the Wayne Monument.

On July 4 of last year was held the dedication and unveiling of the superb, heroic bronze equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne, which had been previously erected in Hayden park. The occasion was a memorable one, signalized by by an immense patriotic parade of military and civic bodies. Vice President Thomas K Marshall was the orator of the day and he congratulated our city on having been successful in securing a statue that in artistic merit equaled any equestrian statue in the country. Growing out of this occasion the excellent suggestion was made by the Rev. Dr. McCawley, who had a part in the dedicatory services, that Fort Wayne ought hereafter each year to observe October 22 as Founder's day, as upon that date in 1794 occurred the dedication of the original fort founded by General Wayne and which may, therefore, be correctly designated as the date of the birth of our city. As President Benjamin Harrison said of Indianapolis, Fort Wayne "is no mean city" and she ought to take a just pride in observing annually her natal day.

Next column:

General Anthony Wayne Monument An heroic bronze equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne. Located in Hayden park along the highway traveled by General Wayne's army and now forming a part of the Lincoln highway. Sculptor, George E. Ganiere, Chicago, Ill. Erected by the city of Fort Wayne. Dedicated July 4, 1918, with Vice President Thomas R. Marshall as orator of the day.
1919 - Wreath Placed on Statue of Anthony Wayne by De Valera
Article from Oct 15, 1919 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1919, Fort wayne, Indiana, Anthony wayne statue

1919 - Wreath Placed on Statue of Anthony Wayne by De Valera The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, October 15, 1919, Page 1

WREATH PLACED ON STATUE OF ANTHONY A WAYNE By DE VALERA

An inspiring ceremony took place yesterday morning when President Eamon De Valera, of the Irish republic placed a beautiful wreath of flowers on the statue of Anthony Wayne in Hayden park. The president was accompanied by Thomas J O 'Dowd, E. J Lennon, Mrs. John Foohey and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belot of Fort Wayne. Anthony Wayne was the son of Isaac Wayne, of Wicklow Ireland, a farmer. The wreath was made up in the form of a pretty Irish harp, emblematic of both America and Ireland. The ceremony at the park was necessarily short, due to the fact that the president had to take a train for Valparaiso. The party went directly from the park to the Pennsylvanla station.
1919 - President of Ireland Decorates Statue Anthony Wayne With Floral Wreath
Article from Oct 19, 1919 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1919, Fort wayne, Indiana, Anthony wayne statue

1919 - President of Ireland Decorates Statue Anthony Wayne With Floral Wreath The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday, October 19, 1919, Page 23

President of Ireland Decorates Statue Anthony Wayne With Floral Wreath

Upon the occasion of the visit last week of President De Valera, of Ireland, to Fort Wayne, a beatiful tribute was paid the memory of General. The above cut shows the handsome floral wreath which President De Valera placed at the foot of the statue of Anthony Wayne at 7 o'clock in the morning before leaving on an early train.
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