{"id":11261,"date":"2010-05-01T00:10:28","date_gmt":"2010-05-01T04:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=11261"},"modified":"2020-12-26T12:10:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T17:10:20","slug":"mayor-salutes-citys-rich-heritage-through-historic-preservation-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2010\/05\/01\/mayor-salutes-citys-rich-heritage-through-historic-preservation-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor salutes City’s rich heritage through Historic Preservation Month"},"content":{"rendered":"ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

Press release from the City of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n

Mayor salutes City’s rich heritage through Historic Preservation Month<\/strong>
\nEvents throughout May connect people to community character, local history<\/em><\/p>\n

(April 26, 2010) Through activities highlighting the city’s many historic neighborhoods, buildings and landscapes, Mayor Tom Henry encourages Fort Wayne residents to join in celebrating National Historic Preservation Month throughout May.<\/p>\n

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“The character of a city is rooted in its sense of place and the history that has shaped it,” said Mayor Henry. “Through cooperation and commitment, our community continues to preserve and revitalize significant pieces of our heritage. In doing so, we honor our past and build upon it for the future. Together, we are keeping Fort Wayne a vital, appealing and authentic city.”<\/p>\n

Programs and events will be offered by local organizations all month long for people interested in learning more about the community’s heritage and its historic preservation successes.<\/p>\n

Some notable events during the month include:<\/p>\n