Author: Geoff Paddock
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Date: July 1, 2002
Pages: 128
Illustrated: yes - many photos and illustrations
Available at ACPL: yes
Description:
The
history of Fort Wayne is deeply rooted in its connection to the
three rivers that converge at its center: the Maumee, St. Mary's
and St. Joseph Rivers. This abundance of waterways provided great
access and trading opportunities for the Fort Wayne area. However,
their meeting place, the point at which the St. Mary's and the St.
Joseph join to form the headwaters of the Maumee, served as a
frequent flood plain and constantly evolving landscape. While humans
declined to set up permanent settlements on the Fort Wayne thumb,
it hosted many important events. From the flood of 1790 to the
circus grounds of the 1850s, to the first night baseball game of
1883 to a depression area shantytown of the 1930s, the rich legacy
of the Headwaters is a vital part of the fabric of Fort Wayne's
history. Today, through the efforts of the Fort Wayne community
and the Headwaters Flood Control and Park project, the area has been
transformed into one of the most forward thinking city park projects
in the country, providing a home for many area festivals and a
beautiful addition to the downtown landscape of Fort Wayne.
About the Author:
Geoff Paddock is the Executive
Director of the Headwaters Park Alliance and has been an integral
player in the revitalization effort. His devotion and love for
Headwaters Park is evident throughout the pages of this book.
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Comments:
Missing is a map with the different sections of Headwaters Park
identified. These sections (i.e., the Meadow, time capsule
placement, etc...) are often discussed in detail, however a map
would be extremely helpful in visualizing their placement in the
park.
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