Historic Preservation

Richards on the historic Wells Street Bridge, Fort Wayne's first and last iron bridge.

ARCH still constructing the future by preserving city's built heritage

Julia Meek

In honor of National Historic Preservation Month, on May 17, local historian Karen Richards will present the final installment of ARCH, Inc.’s annual lecture series.

Volunteers for Columbia City Connect led guided tours around the square in downtown, highlighting the unique architecture and stories of people who helped shape the city.

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Columbia City celebrates downtown history with guided tours

Ella Abbott

The guided walking tours served to introduce community members to the city's new history project.

The city's Historic Preservation planner, Creager Smith, likes to keep an eye on every building under his care.

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City’s community development future lies in preserving its past

Julia Meek

Fort Wayne’s rich history continues to be preserved, one building at a time, with the help of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission and its Commission Planner Creager Smith.

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Turner Chapel AME nationally-recognized as historic place

Rebecca Green

The southside church played a key role in Fort Wayne's civil rights movement.

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ARCH Showcases City's "Built Heritage"

"Fort Wayne Railroad History," the second installment in ARCH, Inc.'s Fun and Free Lecture Series tales place this Saturday, February 22nd, at the…