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Bicentennia Honors heroes Though not exactly a fort anymore, the city of Fort Wayne originally was built on the portage of the Mau- mee, St. Joseph, and St. Mary rivers. In earlier times, this area on which the city was built was found to be the shortest route between the Great Lakes and the inland waterways. After General Anthony Wayne defeated the Indians at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, he proceeded to the headwaters of the Maumee River and erected a fort. This was named Fort Wayne, and it was dedicated on October 22, 1794. Presently, Fort Wayne has grown to be the second largest city in Indiana. The Summit City is highly indus- trialized, and it holds the dubious honor of being the city with the third largest car population per capita in the nation. However, Fort Wayne's many civic pro- grams emphasize the fact that it is indeed a city on the move. Fort Wayne follows in the tradition of great American cities. The tram and cannon, reminders of Fort Wayne's history, stand near the Swinney Park Historical Museum. Near the entrance to Foster Park stands a log cabin replica of Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. In the foreground are some of the In 1 794, General Mad Anthony Wayne built a stockade on the site of our city. Now in Freimann Park, his statue surveys the area. 12
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Contributing her efforts to the progress of the strike, Mrs Ruth Abbott expresses her ideas about the School Board Strikers gain Self-respect Picketing in front of the school, Mr. Ray Hyde rests on the steps before resuming his pacing Mr. David Cowdrey and the Area Strike Coordinator discuss the latest news on negotiations for their demands. 11
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sr • , many different varieties of beautiful flowers seen throughout the park in spring. Guarding the entrance to Franke Park zoo is a tall Indian totem pole, colorfully decorated. It was carved and donated by a man who traveled nationwide sculpting. From a fort on the river to a highly indus- trialized metropolis, Fort Wayne has changed immensely from its frontier days. The city's growth is illustrated by the photo. Presiding over the Courthouse, the lady of justice raises her torch for liberty. 13
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