Waynedale History

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February 16, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

We Are Historic Waynedale! ~ Celebrating 130 Years

Nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Waynedale community stands as a beacon of unity, tradition, and resilience. Its inception by Abner Elzey in 1921 marked the beginning of a journey from a vision of a close-knit community to the vibrant . . . Read More

February 16, 2024 Alex Cornwell

Standing Against The Test Of Time ~ Waynedale Celebrates 103 Years

In an era where the digital tide has reshaped the landscape of media and journalism, the enduring presence of The Waynedale News in Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands as a beacon of community spirit and resilience. . . Read More

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February 16, 2024 Rev. Christopher W. Riley

The First African-American Woman To Pastor In Fort Wayne

A very wise woman once said, that people catch visions in three different ways. There are those that will receive the vision and move on it. There are those who will receive the vision and sit on it. . . Read More

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February 16, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Our Community Back When ~ Waynedale Celebrates 103 Years

The following is based on the first-hand accounts of local historian, Edgar B. Noble Jr. In the heart of Waynedale, a community nestled within Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands a testament to the persistent spirit of early 20th-century America—a building . . . Read More

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February 25, 2022 Alex Cornwell

Happy 101 Years, Waynedale! – From The Publisher

Can you feel it? It’s the beginning of a new era in the Waynedale community! On February 15, 2022, Waynedale celebrated its 101st year since it’s founder, Abner Elzey, began the unincorporated town on that day in 1921. . . Read More

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February 25, 2022 Paul W. Fairfield

How The Waynedale Fire Department Began

The following is a history of the Waynedale Fire Department, written in 1983, by Paul W. Fairfield, with assistance from James and Catherine Mason, Delmar Green, Mrs. George Prince and Kenneth McCague. . . Read More

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February 25, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Fort Wayne Aviation Company

As you drive west from Waynedale to 5036 Lower Huntington Road, before you get to Smith Road, you come to what was once the Fort Wayne Aviation Company. The property is on the north side of the road and if you look north, you can see the south side . . . Read More

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February 25, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Founding Of Our Community

In the early 1870s the railroad spur at the Lower Huntington Road intersection created a minor land boom. Pioneer landowners such as the Masons, Bradburys and Weavers, sold lots to people wanting to move to the suburbs out of the busy Fort Wayne area. . . . Read More

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February 26, 2021 Alex Cornwell

WE ARE WAYNEDALE, 100 YEARS LATER!

What does a hundred years mean? For our community, a hundred years ago, on February 15, a vision was sought by Abner Elzey. As he stood on the corner of Lower Huntington Road and Old Trail, and wished for a community in which anyone could build a home . . . Read More

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February 26, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

HOW OUR COMMUNITY CAME TO BE

The farmland that once comprised the area of Waynedale, though fertile, was also highly alkaline. During the Pleistocene period a vast sea covered the region of northern Indiana. While it flourished, billions of sea creatures died and left a rich deposit . . . Read More

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February 26, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

DO YOU RECALL WHAT IT WAS LIKE?

Did you know that over 2,500 members belong to a unique Facebook group that focuses on pictures, memories and discussions of Waynedale past? The “Waynedale Recollections” group appeals to not just historians; it is open to anyone who is interested . . . Read More

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February 13, 2015 The Waynedale News Staff

Waynedale History Book To Be Released

Throughout its 82 year history, The Waynedale News has collected, recorded and archived historical information and photos. For the first time in Waynedale history, these records will soon be released (in 2015) to the public in the form of a printed book. . . Read More

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November 2, 2012 Diane Klima

A TRUE HERO AMONG US

Fort Wayne is proud to claim it is the home of a true American hero. Colonel Sion Bass was the first Colonel from Indiana to be killed in the Civil War. . . Read More

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October 4, 2012 The Waynedale News Staff

WHO REMEMBERS THIS LANDMARK?

The Gulf station (Midway Gulf) was located at 2912 Lower Huntington Road. Ivan D. Bailey operated the station between 1959-1962. Jerry Bailey was between 9-12 years old at the time. His father was also the owner/operator of Ivan D. . . Read More

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September 7, 2012 The Waynedale News Staff

MIAMI INDIAN HERITAGE DAYS

Sponsored by the History Center, Miami Indian Heritage Days programs take place on the first Saturday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m., May through November, and feature local artists, performers, and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups demonstrating aspects of their lasting heritage for the public to enjoy. . . Read More

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October 7, 2011 Ronnie McBrayer

LOVE DOESN’T SUCCEED. IT SHINES

“Love others as much as you love yourself,” Jesus told his followers. These words are considerably more than a sugary Sunday School story. For those who take these words to heart, “love others” has profound, life-altering implications, not all of which are warm and fuzzy. . . Read More

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February 25, 2011 The Waynedale News Staff

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY WAYNEDALE

Waynedale was the dream of a man to have a community in which anyone could build a home to his own design and enjoy suburban life. This unincorporated town of approximately 3,000 residents was situated about three miles southwest of Fort Wayne on State Roads 1 and 3, and was founded on February 15, 1921 by Abner Elzey.The . . Read More

(L-R) Carolyn Riffe, Pam Watts, Janet Touvell, Delores Wright, Jan Grose, Phyllis Morimanno, Sally Goings. Not pictured: Gayle Gullion, Julia Gernhardt, Barbara Frigo, Wilma Neville and Dorinda Springer.

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February 25, 2011 The Waynedale News Staff

ONE QUILT AT A TIME

The Comfort Quilters began with a desire to be of help to those in need of comfort. The group started with two ladies that met in their homes and shared the love of quilting and works of kindness. . . Read More

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September 10, 2010 The Waynedale News Staff

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: RESEARCHING YOUR CIVIL WAR ANCESTORS

The 3rd annual Military Symposium will be held in Fort Wayne on October 8-9, sponsored by the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana. Sessions will be held at the Allen County Public Library in Meeting Rooms A-B. . . Read More

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July 2, 2010 The Waynedale News Staff

HISTORY CENTER ACQUIRES PIECES FROM FARNSWORTH AUCTION

The History Center successfully purchased seven pieces from the auction of Farnsworth items Saturday, June 18. The highlight of the day was the purchase of a large advertising banner, dated 1940 and reading in part “Farnsworth Radio…from the home of television”. . . Read More

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May 21, 2010 The Waynedale News Staff

THE LINDENWOOD STORY

Established through the foresight of civic leaders long gone, Lindenwood Cemetery is a well-known Fort Wayne Historic landmark, celebrating a 150th Anniversary. Twelve civic-minded leaders of the community pulled their personal resources together to purchase the acreage. . . Read More

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May 7, 2010 Ron Coody

QUIET HISTORICAL MOMENT IN TURKEY

The past week or so witnessed what the New York Times described as history quietly passing in Turkey when police officers fanned out to make dozens of arrests of chief active and retired military personnel. . . Read More

(left-right) Walter Font, James Stahl, and Todd Maxwell Pelfrey.

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January 29, 2010 The Waynedale News Staff

HISTORY CENTER ACQUIRES RARE FORT WAYNE POLICE DEPT. BADGES

The History Center recently acquired two rare, pre-1865 Fort Wayne Police Department badges for its collection, thanks to the efforts of retired police officer James Stahl and the History Center staff. . . Read More

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November 18, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff

TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR EVOLVES WITH CITY

New Life for Historic Passageway A historic transportation corridor that has evolved with the City is beginning a new era. The City is putting the finishing touches on a four-mile stretch of the Towpath Trail to be used by bikers, joggers, and walkers. . . Read More

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November 18, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff

LECTURE TO EXAMINE THE HOLOCAUST

Dr. John Bequette, Assistant Professor of Theology at the University of Saint Francis, will deliver a lecture titled “Christians, Jews and the Holocaust: Coming to Terms with a Troubling Past,” on Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. . . Read More

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