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Fort Wayne

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Fort Wayne city (1990 pop. 173,072), seat of Allen co., NE Ind., where the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers join to form the Maumee River; inc. 1840. It is the second largest city in the state, a major railroad and shipping point, a wholesale and distribution hub, and a manufacturing center, with large high-technology electronics and automotive industries. The Kekionga had their chief town at this strategic water intersection before the French founded (c.1680) a trading post there. In 1697 a French fort was built; it remained under French control until 1760, when it was surrendered to the British.... Read more
Fort Wayne: History
Fort Wayne: History Miami Territory Opened as Frontier...retreat of the glaciers in the area where Fort Wayne now stands. Later, the Moundbuilders constructed...principal village at the Lakeside district in Fort Wayne, which they named Kekionga, meaning "blackberry... Read more
Fort Wayne: Economy
Fort Wayne: Economy Major Industries and Commercial...traditionally been the primary industries in Fort Wayne. The city's hospitals form a regional medical...Dozens of manufacturing companies in the Fort Wayne area employ 100 people or more. Notable... Read more

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Fort Wayne, Ind., Airport Loses Passengers to Indianapolis Airport.(Originated from The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.)
; FORT WAYNE--Jun. 16--Barry and Becky Ault were planning...comparing fares to Orlando, Fla., from Fort Wayne and from Indianapolis. Taking a Delta flight from Fort Wayne would save them five hours of driving to... Read more
Terre Haute, Ind., Loses Air-Cargo Facility to Fort Wayne.(Originated from The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.)
; FORT WAYNE, Ind.--May 13--The Terre Haute airport's...Authority, assessed AIF's plans to move to Fort Wayne International Airport on Monday. AIF, an...expected to be ready for the carrier at Fort Wayne International Airport late in 1998. Until... Read more
Fort Wayne: The Summit City
; Fort Wayne is many different things to many different people. For some, Fort Wayne has always been the "City of Churches...expectations are of a livable urban environment, Fort Wayne will meet them. Whether you're looking for... Read more
Fort Wayne Radiology establishes an image as a leader in its field
; Fort Wayne Radiology might be describeds progressive...of marketing and community relations for Fort Wayne Radiology. "Our doctors are always looking...Add experience to that description, and Fort Wayne Radiology becomes one of Northeast Indiana... Read more
Fort Wayne National Plans Few Fast Changes after Buying Valley American Bank.(Originated from The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.)
; FORT WAYNE, Ind.--Nov. 7--Fort Wayne National Corp. hopes customers of Valley American Bank in South...same people in place. After all, said Jackson Lehman, chairman of Fort Wayne National, a bank's price is largely for customer loyalty and good... Read more
Despite Competitor's Letter, NBD Not Closing Branches in Fort Wayne, Ind.,. (Originated from The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.)
; FORT WAYNE, Ind.--Aug. 10--Is NBD closing the branch...chairman and chief executive officer for the Fort Wayne region. And Doermer doesn't like any other...neighborhood, and clarifying the bank's services in Fort Wayne. The letter did not mention any bank by... Read more
This is Fort Wayne: Arts & Entertainment
; People in Fort Wayne have eclectic entertainment tastes. The...population of artists and art lovers. Fort Wayne also gets a steady stream of bigname...roots of the city and its inhabitants. Fort Wayne has a hopping nightlife and an even busier... Read more
Destination Fort Wayne
; For years, Fort Wayne served as a pit stop for weary travelers...has since evolved into a destination. "Fort Wayne offers visitors more than any other city...O'Connell, executive director of the Fort Wayne/Allen County Convention and Visitors... Read more
The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind., Business People Column.
; Oct. 28--FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Manchester College, North Manchester...William T. Hopkins Jr., attorneys at the Fort Wayne office, 600 One Summit Square, will be...Longaberger Company, Newark, Ohio, welcomes Fort Wayne resident Kathleen Rhoades as an independent... Read more
The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind., Winner's Circle Column.
; The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul...Education, Adams County; Ivy Tech State College, Fort Wayne; Anthis Career Center, Fort Wayne; Builders Contractors Association and JobWorks... Read more

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