MIAMI NATION
“The Miami Nation in Today’s Perspective was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William
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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.
MIAMI NATION
“The Miami Nation in Today’s Perspective of Native Americans,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29,
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THE VETERAN
Lifted, without ceremony, from the Warrior Brotherhood Motorcycle Club website Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing
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The History of Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on January 28, 1966:
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne was first presented before the Fort Wayne Quest Club on January 22, 1966, by Herbert
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne, was presented before the Fort Wayne Quest Club on January 22, 1966 by Herbert Bredemeir:
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne,” was presented by Herbert Bredemeir before the Fort Wayne Quest Club, January 22, 1966: There
Read MoreTHE HISTORY OF FORT WAYNE TOLD THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS
From the Wabash & Erie Canal to the Johnny Appleseed marker, Fort Wayne shines through the decades in glorious black-and-white
Read MoreCIVIL WAR DAYS AT BILLIE CREEK VILLAGE
Billie Creek Village will host one of Indiana’s largest Civil War reenactments with hundreds of reenactors participating on June 14
Read MoreJOIN LOCAL HISTORIAN JIM SACK ON FORT WAYNE’S GERMAN INFLUENCE
Jim Sack, founder of Fort Wayne’s Germanfest, will present: A Most German Town: How Germans Came to Dominate Fort Wayne,
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“Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne,” was presented by Herbert Bredemeier before the Fort Wayne Quest Club, 22 January 1966: Mr.
Read MoreHISTORY CENTER HOSTS TRAVELING EXHIBIT, FACES OF LINCOLN
A reminder to fans of Abraham Lincoln—be sure to visit the History Center by May 16th to view the traveling
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“Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne” was presented before the Fort Wayne Quest Club on January 28, 1966 by Herbert Bredemeier:
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THE HISTORY OF FORT WAYNE TOLD THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS
From its beginnings, Fort Wayne has been a crossroads of commerce that attracted hard-working and visionary men and women. It
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne was presented before the Fort Wayne Quest Club on January 28, 1966 by Herbert Bredemeir:
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne was written by Herbert C. Bredemeir, a long-time local journalist and presented before the Fort
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FT.WAYNE POLICE & HISTORICAL MUSEUM CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARIES
The Police Museum opened to the public on October 20, 1985. It has hundreds of items on display and a
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne written by long-time Fort Wayne Journalist, Herbert G. Bredemeir was presented before the Fort Wayne
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne is a continuation from an essay written by Herbert G. Bredemeir and presented to the
Read MoreSILVER SERVICE COMES HOME TO INDY
Silver service created for Indiana battleship returns to Hoosier state for public display. After 76 years at sea, the
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THE LINCOLN MUSEUM
A temporary art exhibition Discover how a local Fort Wayne business rallied to promote the spirit of our country’s
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne is a continuation from an essay written by Herbert G. Bredemeir and presented to Fort
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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne; A continuation of Herbert G. Bredemeier’s story that he delivered before the Fort Wayne Quest
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On January 28, 1966 Herbert G. Bredemeier gave a lecture before the Fort Wayne Quest Club titled, “Colorful Journalism in
Read MoreHISTORY CENTER’S DIRECTOR TO RETIRE
Donn P. Werling, executive director for the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society, has announced his plans to retire effective November
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FIREHOUSE NO 5 RESTORED
The old Firehouse # 5 is looking like new. The oak doors have been striped and re-varnished and the 114
Read MoreTHE INTERURBAN-ITS BOOM AND BUST PART VII
At the turn of the 20th century all segments of Indiana’s economy rapidly expanded because of the interurban! The copper,
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The last Interurban run out of Fort Wayne took place on January 18, 1941. This magnificent, unique, transportation system, for
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USS INDIANAPOLIS CELEBRATES HISTORY
The USS Indianapolis (CA 35) Gallery at the Indiana War Memorial will be permanently opened to the public in a
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Henry Ford had produced ten million Model “T” Fords by 1924 and with Indiana’s improving road system the electric Interurban
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