Fort Wayne (Postcard History) by Randolph Harter

Fort Wayne (Postcard History) by Randolph Harter

Beginning as a humble Army fortification in the 1790s, Fort Wayne became the second largest city in the state, as well as the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana.

Founded at the confluence of three rivers--the St. Mary's, St. Joseph, and the hence formed Maumee--Fort Wayne stands astride a rich and storied history that begins with the 1792 order issued by George Washington for Major General Mad Anthony Wayne to secure and construct a permanent fortification at the headwaters of the Maumee. Wayne arrived on September 17, 1794, and the fortification was dedicated as Fort Wayne that October. When the military garrison abandoned the fort in 1815, the town became an important frontier outpost by 1829 with only a population of 300 people. Bolstered by travelers on riverboats and later railroads, Fort Wayne was hit hard by the Great Depression, but bounced back in the post-World War I economic boom. In the 200-plus years of the city's history, it has become an icon of Midwest gumption, weathering many highs and lows, becoming a hub for both sports and cultural arts while a thriving city of over 250,000 people has emerged. Postcard History Series: Fort Wayne celebrates the growth and success of this city during the first half of 20th century.

Harter, Randolph L.: - In researching Legendary Locals of Fort Wayne, the authors were granted access to the archives of the News-Sentinel, Journal Gazette, History Center, and Allen County Public Library, as well as the personal collections of many families. This is Randolph L. Harter's second book for Arcadia Publishing; his first was Postcard History Series: Fort Wayne. He is a local historian, author, lecturer, and collector of Fort Wayne ephemera. Craig S. Leonard has been a consultant in the field of historic preservation for 40 years. He is the author of over three dozen nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and has researched, written, and lectured extensively on Fort Wayne's architects and their designs.

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ISBN 13	9781467110662
ISBN 10	1467110663
Title	Fort Wayne (Postcard History)
Author	Randolph Harter
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Year published	2013-10-21
Number of pages	128
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