VETERANS OF THE PAST
During WW II, the Army of the United States had a very unique unit among its ranks. The “Pack Artillery.”
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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.
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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The Peoples Trust and Savings Company was started in 1903 and the clock hung at 913 South Calhoun Street from
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At the beginning of 1790 George Washington made several more attempts at establishing a military presence at Kekionga (Fort Wayne).
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“The Miami Nation,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark, Jr:
Read MoreFORMER WAYNEDALE RESIDENT DONATES TAPES TO PURDUE
Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon on July 20, 1969. In the 36 years that followed, Neil gave very
Read MoreABOITE TOWNSHIP ONE-ROOM SCHOOL REUNION
The fifteenth annual Aboite Township One-Room School Reunion was held on Saturday, October 4, at the Aboite Township Fire Station
Read MoreUMBERS ACE HARDWARE ANNOUNCES SWITCH TO DO-IT-BEST HARDWARE
On October 6th, 2008 Umber’s Ace Hardware was officially renamed Umber’s Do It Best Hardware. Dave Umber, president, has announced
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The Miami Nation was presented to the “Fort Wayne Quest Club,” by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: The
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLENN!
While the world celebrated the end of WW1, Grace (Drage) and Homer Crowl happily welcomed the birth of their first
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The Miami Nation was presented before the “Fort Wayne Quest Club” by William R. Clark on October 29th 1993: The
Read MoreARCH RESCUES HISTORIC WEST CENTRAL HOMES: SEEKING RESTORATION OWNER
ARCH, Inc.—Fort Wayne’s organization for historic preservation—announces that it has sold the Charles W. Kuhne House at 802-804 West Washington.
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The Miami Nation was presented before the “Fort Wayne Quest Club” by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: Quotes
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“The Miami Nation,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: Village
Read MoreHISTORY CENTER GEORGE R. MATHER
The 2008-2009 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series opens on Sunday, September 14, at 2:00 PM, as Russell A. Working
Read MoreTHE BUFFALO TRO
It was the most sought-after invitation of 1827. When Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville’s gracious Greek Revival house was built,
Read MoreCLASS OF 2012 MEETS THE CLASS OF 1962
August 13, 2008 marked a day in Bishop Luers High School history. The first graduating class from Bishop Luers High School, Class
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“The Miami Nation in Today’s Perspective was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William
Read MoreUPCOMING EVENTS AT THE HISTORY CENTER
All programs are at the History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, unless otherwise noted. SATURDAYS, NOW THROUGH
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“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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WAYNEDALE PARK DEDICATED 1949
The story of the Waynedale Park dedication ran in the News Sentinel in 1949. Now 59 years later the Waynedale
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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.
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