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A historic residence in the Indian Village neighborhood. Photo courtesy of the city of Fort Wayne.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May is National Historic Preservation month, and this year the City of Fort Wayne is celebrating six decades of dedication to preserving significant buildings and historic neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

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

Fort Wayne celebrates 60 years of commitment to Historic Preservation<\/strong>
\nMid-century modern architecture highlighted during National Historic Preservation Month<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 1, 2025) \u2013 May is National Historic Preservation month, and this year the City of Fort Wayne is celebrating six decades of dedication to preserving significant buildings and historic neighborhoods. Throughout May, the City\u2019s Community Development Division will highlight the impact of preservation, as well as showcase some of the unique local buildings and stories that represent the Mid-Century Modern period of architecture.<\/p>\n

In 1965, the City adopted a local preservation ordinance, the first such ordinance in Indiana. The original purpose of the ordinance was to protect The Landing from demolition, but it also created the \u201cMayor\u2019s Commission on the Preservation and Restoration of Historical Landmarks.\u201d This is now the Historic Preservation Commission, which has overseen the creation of 90 local historic districts. The Commission has also played a role in 26 historic district listings and 42 single-site listings in the National Register of Historic Places.<\/p>\n

\u201cFort Wayne was committed to historic preservation long before many other Indiana communities,\u201d said Historic Preservation Planner Creager Smith. \u201cThat commitment has prompted investment in and strengthened our many historic neighborhoods, as well as historic commercial and industrial buildings. It has protected so many beautiful and unique places for people to explore, admire, occupy, and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

As part of Historic Preservation Month, the City\u2019s Community Development Division and Historic Preservation Commission are highlighting Mid-Century Modern architecture in the community. Mid-Century Modern was popular from 1940 to 1975 and is often characterized by minimalist style, sleek lines and often a connection with nature. Fort Wayne is home to unique examples of this architectural period, including the famous Louis Kahn-designed Arts United Center currently under renovation in downtown Fort Wayne.<\/p>\n

Throughout the month of May, historic preservation planners will share stories and photos of Fort Wayne\u2019s record of historic preservation on Engage Fort Wayne, as well as Mid-Century Modern homes and buildings. To see some of the structures that have become historic in the last 60 years visit https:\/\/engage.cityoffortwayne.org\/mid-century-modern-fort-wayne . Residents are also invited to submit photos and share stories of their favorite Fort Wayne Mid-Century Modern architecture on the Engage site.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

The Mid-Century Modern theme will continue into June with \u201cBack to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour,\u201d hosted by Indiana Landmarks on June 7. The tour will showcase five outstanding homes of the period in Fort Wayne, including two 1950s homes on the city\u2019s northeast side designed by Wisconsin architect John Randal McDonald, sometimes called the \u201cpoor man\u2019s Frank Lloyd Wright.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to the tour, on June 6, there will be a free lecture about the fascinating history and careers of internationally significant father and son architects, Eliel and Eero Saarinen. The talk will include examples of their work, such as Fort Wayne\u2019s Concordia Theological Seminary. For more information on each event, visit https:\/\/www.indianalandmarks.org\/tours-events\/<\/a>.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_2_placeholder\n

*Examples of Mid-Century Modern architecture are attached. One is the Arts United Center and the homes are in the Historic Indian Village neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<\/p>\n

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The City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Community Development Division works to enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods and ensure a dynamic framework for growth and development. The Division\u2019s departments include Neighborhood Code Compliance, Neighborhoods, Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services, Redevelopment\/Economic Development, and Planning and Policy<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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