National Register of Historic Places

Fort Wayne City Hall

Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana
Listed
June 3, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73000027

About this property

The Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana operates as a museum known as The History Center, and has served as headquarters for the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society since 1980. The Richardsonian Romanesque style sandstone building was designed by the architectural firm Wing & Mahurin and built in 1893. It served as a functioning city hall for the city until 1971 when local officials moved to the City-County Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The History Center has collected 32,000 artifacts and shows many of them in permanent displays dedicated to the region's history, dating from the Ice Age to the 18th century to present. The Society also owns the National Historic Landmark Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville House and the Historic Barr Street Market.

Location

308 E. Berry St.
Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana
41.07942, -85.13615

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Fort Wayne City Hall listed on the National Register?

Fort Wayne City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Fort Wayne City Hall?

Fort Wayne City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Wayne City Hall?

The period of significance for Fort Wayne City Hall is recorded as the early_republic era.

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