Since 1971, 4.6 acres. Designed by Alvin M. Strauss. History: Freimann Square was funded in large part by the posthumous donation of Frank Freimann, the former president of Magnavox Company. In 1971, Mr. Freimann's gift was used for actual park development while a federal grant provided the land for this downtown oasis. Copied from Freimann Square at Fort Wayne Parks.org.
#TBT G. R. Kinney Co. at 207 E. Main St. was once the biggest and busiest shoe store in Fort Wayne. Their location is now home to Freimann Square.
Fort Wayne, circa 1910 - Owner William W. Dygert (1872-1940), center, poses with employees in front of his Dygert Pawn Brokers at 227 E. Main Street. He moved into the brick building in early 1908 and occupied the space until his death in 1940. Items for sale include jewelry, a trunk, suitcases, a bicycle, rocking chair, and a coat. He also advertised as an optician. To the right is Gust. Schubert's Dyeing and Dry Cleaning establishment. This whole block between Clinton and Barr was razed and is now the site of Freimann Square, a four-acre park.
The 200 block of E Columbia Street was razed in 1970 to give us our downtown greenspace: Freimann Square Park. Previously, it contained businesses such as Indiana Feed & Seed and National Mill Supply.
The 200 block of E Columbia Street was razed in 1970 to give us our downtown greenspace: Freimann Square Park. Previously, it contained businesses such as Indiana Feed & Seed and National Mill Supply.
This park located in the center of the city provides space for many of the local festivals and events. Visitors can enjoy the colorful fountain, majestic statue of General Anthony Wayne, and the beautiful foliage on the square. Copied from Freimann Square at Visit Fort Wayne.
Freimann Square was dedicated on Sept. 27, 1973, when several hundred people turned out in downtown Fort Wayne to see the fountains in action. The park was funded by the Freimann Charitable Trust, which was created by the late Frank Freimann who was president and chief executive officer of Magnavox Co. . Copied from 1973: Construction and opening of Freimann Square by Corey McMaken Jun 6, 2019 in the History Journal archives of the Journal Gazette newspaper.
Thank you for joining us for our LoveSeats Unveiling! On Saturday, Humane Fort Wayne unveiled our public art campaign, LoveSeats, presented by Bob Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne, in Freimann Square in Downtown Fort Wayne.
We created these interactive pieces with the support of local businesses and local artists as a way for our community to learn more about our lifesaving work in a unique and exciting way, and to share the joy of art in our beautiful downtown! Visit www.humanefw.org/loveseats for more information.
All 25 LoveSeats are now on display throughout downtown Fort Wayne for you to sit, stay, and heal with your friends and family - furry ones included!
When you visit, don't forget to take a selfie on the LoveSeats, tag @Humane Fort Wayne and be sure to use #LoveSeatsFW for a chance to win $500 from Bob Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne !
On Saturday, Humane Fort Wayne unveiled our public art campaign, LoveSeats, presented by Bob Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne, in Freimann Square in Downtown Fort Wayne.