YOUR NEWSPAPER CELEBRATES 80-YEAR HISTORY IN WAYNEDALE
In an era of internet and technology, The Waynedale Newspaper enters its 80th year of printing community news and original
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Waynedale History
Curious how Waynedale became the neighborhood you know today? These stories were selected by our editors to feature the people, places, and events that shaped Waynedale and south Fort Wayne, including longtime businesses, churches, schools, landmarks, anniversaries, and everyday memories. Whether you grew up here or are new to the area, these articles help you picture what used to stand on familiar corners, learn how local traditions began, and see how neighbors have worked together across generations to build the community we share. This is a special section with selected stories, use our search function to discover even more archived articles from Waynedale history.
YEEEEP! ELMHURST AUCTION RAISES FUNDS FOR FWCS
By 9am on Saturday, August 25th Elmhurst High School parking lot was once again full of cars. This time in
Read MoreMIAMI INDIAN HERITAGE DAYS
Sponsored by the History Center, Miami Indian Heritage Days programs take place on the first Saturday of the month from
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ALWAYS A TROJAN
Two hundred seniors would have graduated this year from Elmhurst High School, if it hadn’t been closed by the School
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YOU EXPECT MORE FROM YEOMAN – AND YOU GET IT
The year was 1961. It was an era of happy motoring. Gas price was 27.9 cents a gallon and if
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FOSTER PARK’S 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION
Due to storm damage in the park, Foster Park’s 100th Year Celebration event scheduled for July 6 and 7 was
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CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY BY HONORING FOSTER PARK 100th ANNIVERSARY
Mayor Tom Henry was joined by youths from Crossroad Child and Family Services, Ron Caccamo from Old National Insurance, Carol
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CELEBRATING OUR ANNIVERSARY
Greetings Waynedalers! I am proud to announce that September 2nd marks the 79th year anniversary of The Waynedale Newspaper and
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HOLDING DEAR OUR MEMORIES OF ELMHURST
From the Editor-These past few weeks, hundreds of local high school graduates were getting the attention they deserved for a
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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY WAYNEDALE
Waynedale was the dream of a man to have a community in which anyone could build a home to his
Read MoreGENEALOGY 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
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ELMHURST GARDEN CLUB BLOSSOMING FOR 71 YEARS
On February 20, 1939 a small group of gardeners met at the home of Mrs. Clarence Eiper on Sandpoint Road.
Read MoreREFLECTIONS ON RETURNING TO ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL
Open house. More a homecoming. I came hoping to see familiar faces. And I did. But saw so much more.
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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
Read MoreTHE LINDENWOOD STORY
Established through the foresight of civic leaders long gone, Lindenwood Cemetery is a well-known Fort Wayne Historic landmark, celebrating a
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WAYNEDALE
In the early 1870s the railroad spur at the Lower Huntington Road intersection created a minor land boom. Pioneer landowners
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MEMORIES OF SOME TIME AGO… IN WAYNEDALE
You must be from Waynedale if you remember… ~when Scott’s Food Store was Rogers. ~when the BMV was Maloley’s.
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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
Read MoreLECTURE TO EXAMINE THE HOLOCAUST
Dr. John Bequette, Assistant Professor of Theology at the University of Saint Francis, will deliver a lecture titled “Christians, Jews
Read MoreTRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR EVOLVES WITH CITY
New Life for Historic Passageway A historic transportation corridor that has evolved with the City is beginning a new
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BROOKS CONSTRUCTION CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY
In 1909 construction began on the Titanic at Harland and Wolff Shipyards. During that same year in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Brooks Construction
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HELLO WAYNEDALE!
“We would like to announce ourselves as the new owners of The Waynedale News, Alex Cornwell and Michael Alberico. We are
Read MoreHANGING ROCK A GEOLOGICAL TREASURE WITH A RICH HISTORY
WABASH-ACRES Land Trust has acquired Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark located near Lagro, Indiana. The former owner whom ACRES Land
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“FACES OF LINCOLN EXHIBIT” OPENS APRIL 3
The History Center commemorates the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth with the exhibit “The Faces of Lincoln, Part III:
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INDIAN VILLAGE PIECING HISTORY TOGETHER
Indian Village Community Association is in the process of applying for a National Historic Register designation. In conjunction with the
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This is the final segment of Miami Nation, presented to the “Fort Wayne Quest Club,” by William R. Clark on
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The Miami Nation was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club, October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark Junior: Between
Read MoreU.S. INAUGURAL HISTORY SHAPES PRESENT TRADITIONS
The inauguration of the U.S. president followed many traditions the forefathers set in place dating back to the first inauguration
Read MoreMIAMI NATION
William Wells was known as a man of great courage and action that set the stage for his violent death
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LINCOLN’S TREASURER EXHIBIT OPEN AT THE HISTORY CENTER
In commemoration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the History Center presents “Lincoln’s Treasurer: Hugh McCulloch of Fort Wayne”
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