Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building
Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building, Historical museum building in Fort Wayne, US
The Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building stands with brown sandstone walls and displays characteristics of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture at Barr and Berry Streets intersection.
Built in 1893 by Wing & Mahurin architects, this structure served as Fort Wayne's administrative center until 1971 before transforming into the Allen County Historical Society headquarters.
The History Center maintains 32,000 artifacts covering regional evolution from Ice Age through Native American settlements to industrial developments of Fort Wayne.
Visitors can explore permanent exhibitions about Miami Indian history, General Anthony Wayne's legacy, and examine the preserved 1890s jail cells in the building.
The building features a hexagonal tower with checkerboard stonework and preserves the original oak double staircase, council chambers, and court room interior details.
Location: Fort Wayne
Architects: Wing & Mahurin
Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
GPS coordinates: 41.07948,-85.13630
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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