We have all seen it. What's the story behind the giant American flag on Coliseum Boulevard?
The flag as large as a high school basketball court was first raised on October 13, 2001. For the 20th anniversary in 1999, they had the idea of flying one huge flag, but there were lots of requirements to be taken care of which pushed the official ceremony past the commemoration date. It took about 15 months to get the permits, find U.S. Flag and Flagpole in Plano, Tex. to build the pole and then to figure out all the logistics. Reaching 232 feet into the Fort Wayne sky, the pole is 43 inches in diameter and weighs 35,600 pounds. For comparison purposes, the highest point of the Allen County Courthouse is 238 feet, Lincoln Bank Tower stretches 312 feet, Fort Wayne National Bank Building hits 339 feet and One Summit Square touches 442 feet. The Glenbrook Dodge flag can be seen from all of them. The flags cost $4,000 each, are made in Marion, Indiana and two are purchased each year. There are always at least three on hand, one flying, one in reserve and the other usually being repaired. Copied from Glenbrook Dodge American flag is a true Fort Wayne landmark Blake Sebring July 3, 2018 in The News-Sentinel newspaper now archived on the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
What a great display of Patriotism!!! Today, Doug McKibben and the Glenbrook Automotive Group proudly raised a new...
What a great display of Patriotism!!! Today, Doug McKibben and the Glenbrook Automotive Group proudly raised a new 50’x80’ United States Flag.
The flag was raised on a New Red Flagpole that is 213 feet tall. This new flag pole replaced the one that unfortunately fell and was destroyed December 2022.
Doug McKibben once said "Only in America can you start with nothing and build a business. It's all about Patriotism."
Thank you Doug for this Huge tribute to patriotism and to your continued efforts to honor those that have served this great nation!!!
Commander Greg
It’s a beautiful day in Allen County. Perfect conditions for a flag-raising and dedication ceremony. Commissioner Nelson...
It’s a beautiful day in Allen County. Perfect conditions for a flag-raising and dedication ceremony. Commissioner Nelson Peters was honored to speak at this morning’s event.
At 50x80, this flag on Coliseum Boulevard is one of the largest in the country. Learn more about it at The Giant American Flag
An iconic feature of Fort Wayne's skyline has been restored: the massive American flag is BACK at Glenbrook Dodge!...
