Fort Wayne Historic District Added to National Register
(photo courtesy of the city of Fort Wayne)
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Driving Park—Seven States Historic District in Fort Wayne has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The city says the area includes nearly 500 properties in the district, most of which are homes built between 1906 and 1952. The district has a variety of architectural styles, including Colonial Revival and Craftsman as well as American Four Square and Bungalow house types.
“It’s important to recognize our City’s unique history and architecture. Designations such as this bring recognition not only to the Northside Neighborhood, but to all of Fort Wayne,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “We’re fortunate to live in a community that values the importance of neighborhoods, and how strong and vibrant neighborhoods enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.”
The Northside Neighborhood Association worked with the Fort Wayne Historic Preservation Commission and the State Historic Preservation office to nominate the area to the National Register.
“The designation enhances the opportunity to educate residents and decision-makers about the sensitive nature of historic resources and build partnerships that can effectively preserve and protect historic areas and individual properties,” said Lori Stombaugh of the Northside Neighborhood Association. “And for those who call the Northside Neighborhood home, being a resident of a National Register Historic District increases to an even greater measure our sense of pride in our beautiful neighborhood. The Northside Neighborhood Association continues to work with city, state, and federal officials to add even more of our areas to the National Register.”
The city says the project was funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund.