Map of Fort Wayne and Vicinity on page 90 in History of Allen County, Indiana, Publication date 1880; Topics Atlas; Publisher Kingman Brothers; Collection allen_county; americana on Archive.org. History of Allen County, Indiana, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of it's prominent men and pioneers. Also contains maps of its several townships and villages, listing farms and their owners. Plat Maps, 1880, Allen County, Indiana at the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana has indexes to landowners and more.
Description This pamphlet gives a description of Fort Wayne and its various organizations, industry, businesses, schools, and recreation. It also includes a map of Fort Wayne. [ 44 pages ]
The Swinney letterbed has had its spring haircut, courtesy of the FWPR landscape and horticulture crew. See it in person in front of the Swinney Park Tennis Courts.
The Swinney letterbed has had its spring haircut, courtesy of the FWPR landscape and horticulture crew. See it in person in front of the Swinney Park Tennis Courts. [ West side of Fort Wayne driving west into the city on West Jefferson Boulevard ]
I am excited to unveil the designs for Fort Wayne's new gateway markers along I-69 and US 30. These markers are poised to make a powerful statement, offering visitors a warm welcome while instilling a deep sense of pride within our community.
Exciting times ahead, Fort Wayne! We're thrilled to unveil plans for new community gateway markers in collaboration with the City of Fort Wayne's Public Works and Community Development divisions. These artistic milestones will embody our vibrant community spirit and rich history, enhancing our city's entranceways at key points. See the link below for a video flythrough!
Three Fort Wayne gateway markers designs welcoming visitors and residents into the city were revealed Monday with landscaping of native flowers and a color scheme to reflect the city’s history.
Three Fort Wayne gateway markers designs welcoming visitors and residents into the city were revealed Monday with landscaping of native flowers and a color scheme to reflect the city’s history. [ See Prairie and Plants pages. ]
Discover Downtown: Historical Photos October 10, 2014 DTFW on YouTube.
Your Downtown Improvement District is pleased to announce the return of its award winning good news series Discover Downtown! Find out more about the new and historical photos of Dan A. Baker!
The sunshine and fall foliage have created some amazing scenes this week! 📷: Photo by John McGauley Looking for more fall colors around Fort Wayne? ➡️ https://bit.ly/fwfoliage
ARCH Fun & Free Lecture: Gems of Downtown Fort Wayne June 4, 2024 College TV Fort Wayne on YouTube
Presented by Karen Richards Her love of research is sure to bring great stories about the people who built and inhabited these buildings to her presentation in addition to fascinating historical images to enjoy. We have gems in our downtown. Let’s celebrate them!
The steady advancement of Ft. Wayne among the cities of the central states is indicated in facts and figures throughout this book. In addition to the official statements concerning the growth of postal business, and of the great increase in the volume of banking business, the following figures help to show many interesting evidences of a healthy growth of the city:
Ft. Wayne'a Population (1825-1913) — The growth of Ft. Wayne is well illustrated in the following figures from the United States census reports, except where estimates liave been noted:
Of the entire population, 63,933, there were 31,433 males and 32,500 females.
Native whites of native parentage, 36,772. Native whites of foreign or mixed parentage, 19,414. Foreign-born whites, 7,204. Negroes, 572. Indians and Chinese, 21.
Of the foreign born whites 95 are natives of Austria, 295 of Canada, 337 of England, 173 of France, 4,051 of Germany. 39 of Holland, 385 of Ireland, 83 of Italy. 391 of Russia, 74 of Scotland, 54 of Sweden, 207 of Switzerland, 62 of Turkey In Asia, 331 of Turkey in Europe, and 177 of other foreign countries
Males of voting- age, 19,678. By wards: First, 1,951. Second, 1,554. Third, 1,644. Fourth, 1,711. Fifth, 1,788. Sixth, 2.458. Seventh, 1.831. Eighth, 2.075. Ninth, 2,368. Tenth. 2,298. Of the total, 9,702 were native whites of native parentage; 5.964 were native whites of foreign or mixed parentage; 3,785 were foreign born whites; 2,459 wore naturalized, and 215 were negroes, (see "Voters of Ft. Wayne").
Water
A fun look at drinking water, the Three Rivers, the new Promenade Park, and some of the history of Fort Wayne in the 2019 video below:
Episode 125: Drinking Water posted Oct 15, 2019 by Granite Ridge Builders on YouTube
Learn more about the process of getting drinking water from the river, filtration plant, and to the home. We will explore this topic at one of Fort Wayne's newest and popular destinations, Promenade Park!
History of Fort Wayne, from the earliest known accounts of this point, to the present period. Embracing an extended view of the aboriginal tribes of the Northwest, including, more especially, the Miamies ... with a sketch of the life of General Anthony Wyane; including also a lengthy biography of ... pioneer settlers of Fort Wayne. Also an account of the manufacturing, mercantile, and railroad interests of Fort Wayne and vicinity by Brice, Wallace A, Publication date 1868, on Archive.org.
Index toHistory of Fort Wayne, from the earliest known accounts of this point, to the present period : embracing an extended view of the aboriginal tribes of the Northwest, including, more especially, the Miamies ... with a sketch of the life of General Anthony Wayne ; including also a lengthy biography of the late Hon. Samuel Hanna together with short sketches of several of the early pioneer settlers of Fort Wayne ; also an account of the manufacturing, mercantile, and railroad interests of Fort Wayne and vicinity by Brice, Wallace A, Publication date 1868, on Archive.org.
A sketch of early Fort Wayne by Robertson, Robert Stoddart, 1839-1936; Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County, 1959, on Archive.org. The Foreword states: This sketch of Fort Wayne's history was penned by its prominent adopted son, Colonel Robert S. Robertson. It originally appeared on the pages of the Fort Wayne Daily Gazette in August, 1879.
History of Allen County, Indiana : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers to which is appended maps of its several townships and villages, 1880, T. B. Helms, on Archive.org.
"As I remember ..." by Randall, Winifred J; Allen County Historical Society (Ohio) Publication date 1959 on Archive.org Addeddate:
2012-04-19 19:19:55 As I remember … by Randall, Winifred J. Publication date 1960 Addeddate: 2016-10-27 19:56:21
Almost 300 articles mention Fort Wayne in the Indiana Magazine of History. Unfortunately no images are in the online article, but are usually in the lined pdf file.
: Photo by John McGauley
