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Sandy M., Author

Sandy has been a Fort Wayne native for 27 years and takes great pride in her home town. She has always been a "downtown sort of a girl" and is excited and pleased in watching how the revitalization is bringing awareness to our past. She believes every stone gargoyle or brick street or pocket door has a story just waiting to be told! After 23 years in social work, Sandy retired to watch her new grand daughter and pursue her interests, including writing and history.

Explore Sweetwater—the Nation's Largest Music Retailer

The thing to know about Sweetwater is that you don’t have to be a professional musician to come and visit. You don’t even have to be an amateur musician as Sweetwater is for anyone who wants to experience the wonder of music. Listen. Watch. Play. Sweetwater is the largest music store in America. A…

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A Walk through the History of Baseball in Fort Wayne, Indiana

As the great American pastime, baseball roots run deep in Fort Wayne. Now home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, High A Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, Fort Wayne has seen a few changes from the first professional baseball game all the way back in 1871. Let's look through the eyes of baseball lovers…

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Explore Science Central through a Historic Lens

Walk into Science Central and you are surrounded with the exciting discovery of science. From the 2-story hot air balloon to the slide down to the lower level, over 200 interactive exhibits are waiting for your exploration. Children rush to try anything new while adults eagerly, or covertly, also…

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Step Back in Time at the Historic Embassy Theatre

Stand outside the Embassy Theatre waiting for a show and you will be in the pulse of the city. Feel the rhythm of traffic, the spectacle of fellow attendees and the collective energy of being entertained. Go through the entrance and the rush of anticipation becomes reality, but before the show let’s…

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Step Back in Time at the Lincoln Tower

Fort Wayne is full of historic architecture that will sweep you back in time. Let’s step into another era with a visit to the Lincoln Tower in downtown Fort Wayne—once the tallest building in Indiana. When you visit the Lincoln Tower, you can see how the preservation of the bank and lobby have been…

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