HISTORY 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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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.
COLORFUL JOURNALISM
“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
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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Colorful Journalism in Fort Wayne is a continuation from an essay written by Herbert G. Bredemeir and presented to 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
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OL’ FIRE STATION WHISTLE #1
What happened to the old fire station whistle? Well, we used to call it a whistle, but it was actually
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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A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
Friday, August 24, Isabel Alvarez and Dottie Collins stopped by The Waynedale News for a short visit. It was great
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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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WALDRON REMEMBERS D-DAY AT CHERBOURG
Waynedale resident, Donald W. Waldron, was born August 21, 1925 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania and graduated from high school when he
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By 1914 interurban lines in Indiana totaled more than 2,318 miles of track. Indianapolis’ Traction Terminal building was on the
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The greatest early impetus to the Interurban industry came in 1895 when Henry A. Everett and Edward W. Moore built
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A timber and debris dam had been constructed on the St. Joe River about 7 miles northeast of Fort Wayne
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In 1887 ‘at the courthouse door’ the assets of the Citizen’s Street Railroad (CSR) were sold to John Bass, Steven
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The following story, “The Interurban-Its Boom and Bust”, was presented by Jack F. Stark for the Fort Wayne Quest Club
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CIVIL WAR MEDICINE INVITES YOU The friends of The Lincoln Museum and Dupont Hospital invite you to discover a
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NO BITING THE BULLET: THE TRUTH ABOUT CIVIL WAR MEDICINE
Dr. Gordon E. Damman, D.D.S., opened his lecture Civil War Medicine: An Overview, Tuesday, April 17th at The Lincoln Museum
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CHIEF RICHARDVILLE HOUSE OPENS FOR SEASON
On May 5, The History Center opened a new season of programs at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road.
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