From the days when the Miami Indians settled the area now known as Lakeside Park, through the settlement of this territory and its desirable location as a crossroads, Fort Wayne has embodied our nation’s spirit…
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The Embassy Theatre has a rich history, filled with amazing people and performances. Fortunately, retiredhistorian Thomas Mathiesen has organized a once-jumbled collection of clippings, pictures, and posters that document the storied history of the Embassy Theatre into a powerful collection in the Embassy Theatre Foundation Archive…
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Fort Wayne, Indiana was founded on October 22, 1794. To mark the anniversary of the city's founding, check out the following bits of history that you may not know. Quick History of Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne is Born After winning the Battle of Fallen Timbers over in Ohio, General Anthony Wayne…
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Looking for an affordable weekend getaway with the family in the Midwest? Fort Wayne, Indiana is a perfect destination offering many free activities you can enjoy with your family any time of year! Year Round Late Summer and Fall Winter…
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As you drive around Fort Wayne, Indiana you maycome across a sign that denotes a historic happening or an important place from our city’s history. …
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Fort Wayne is more than the City of Churches, it could also be called the City of Neighborhoods. Many homes and neighborhoods go back decades, and a few areas even date to the mid 19th Century. Still today, these homes help weave a tapestry of architectural beauty throughout the community. Here are…
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Tour the Fort Any time of year, finding something for the kids to do can sometimes be a challenge. In 1978, Clifford Richards and Pat Boice published an article in the Old Fort News entitled “Two Hour Tour of Fort Wayne Historical Sites”. We offer here a brief overview of the first part of this trip…
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Look at all the flowers! This was my first thought when we entered the long driveway to the tidy country store located on13312 Schwartz Road, Grabill, Indiana, 46741. The perfectly trimmed grass and white fences make you curious to see just what an Amish country store has to offer. Large pots of pink petunias are everywhere, decorating the shop’s porch and the grounds around it…
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Looking for a unique shopping (or browsing) experience? A few local spots offer great shopping, with a touch of history on the side…
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Did you know that there are many things that you can learn simply by looking at headstones? This is just one reason why you should visit the historic cemeteries in Fort Wayne, Indiana…
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