| Author: | Ralph Violette | ISBN: | 9781439621783 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | December 13, 1999 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ralph Violette |
| ISBN: | 9781439621783 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | December 13, 1999 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
