Sources of Information about Fort Wayne & Allen County
Sources of Information about Fort Wayne & Allen County

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Published: 1977

Total Pages: 18

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Selected list of information sources for Fort Wayne and Allen County mostly issued between 1970 and 1977 and available at the Fort Wayne Public Library and at the Library of Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Author: Ralph Violette

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 1999-12-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738563398

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In 1895, Fort Wayne officially celebrated the centennial of the construction of a Fort at the Three Rivers by General Anthony Wayne in 1794. For the belated birthday, Fort Wayne's streets were festooned with flags and bunting. Centennial arches were erected throughout the city, and many events filled the week-long celebration. This photographic essay examines the century since the centennial. It outlines Fort Wayne's development in the twentieth century and conveys a picture of the city at the end of the century. The significance of the rivers in Fort Wayne's development is explored. A chapter on Calhoun Street focuses on the changes the twentieth century has produced in the downtown area. Changes in residential patterns, transportation, and leisure-time activities are emphasized.