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An Alternative Fort Wayne, Part II

c. 1965, Drawing depicting the various proposed historic periods and interest groupings.

An Alternative Fort Wayne, Part I

c. 1965, Fort Wayne Restoration, Including the Historic Fort, Proposed Detroit Industrial History Museum, and Other Historic Features and Waterfront Improvements.

 

The Davison Freeway

Davison Freeway as it appeared on a 1961 Wayne County highway map.

 

Trappers Alley

Tannery equipment remained in place until redevelopment began, like this hoist on the 4th floor (Carmen Truice, 1982).

 

Pewabic

This Pewabic mosaic is installed above the altar of the crypt church within the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

 

Bobble-snorks and Gizzle-snips

Few products may seem as mundane as a phonebook. But between 1957 and 1958, the Yellow Pages used an infectiously playful ad campaign which was likely appreciated by children and adults alike.

Sanders Thanksgiving

If you had to associate a holiday with Sanders, it would probably be Halloween or maybe Valentine’s Day. But let’s not forget a Sanders Thanksgiving is possible too!

Walker & Company

c. 1940, Walker & Co. headquarters at 88 Custer Street

 

Lost Airports III

1959, Smith Terminal and American Airlines Airfreight terminal.

 

Lost Airports II

1959, Willow Run passenger terminal. To the right is a display for Chrysler cars.

 

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