Bass, John H., Mansion
a.k.a. Brookside;St. Francis College Library
2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne, INThe John H. Bass Mansion is significant as an outstanding example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style as interpreted by a prominent Indiana architectural firm, and as the home of one of Fort Wayne's most distinguished citizens.
The firm of Wing and Mahurin (Fort Wayne) was responsible for several prominent buildings throughout the state, including the Hancock, Starke, and Monroe County Courthouses, and Fort Wayne's City Hall. This is one of their finest works, executed in the style with which the firm came to be identified.
The house was built for John Henry Bass. Born in 1835, he moved to Fort Wayne in 1851, and in 1859 founded the firm Bass and Force, later the Bass Foundry and Machine Works. Mr. Bass also established, or had an interest in, firms in St. Louis; Chicago; Lenoir, Tennessee, and Rock Run, Alabama. He was one of the owners of Fort Wayne's original street railway line and served for many years as the president and chairman of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Fort Wayne.
John H. Bass passed away in 1922. for its campus.
In 1944 the property was acquired by St. Francis College.
Local significance of the building:
The firm of Wing and Mahurin (Fort Wayne) was responsible for several prominent buildings throughout the state, including the Hancock, Starke, and Monroe County Courthouses, and Fort Wayne's City Hall. This is one of their finest works, executed in the style with which the firm came to be identified.
The house was built for John Henry Bass. Born in 1835, he moved to Fort Wayne in 1851, and in 1859 founded the firm Bass and Force, later the Bass Foundry and Machine Works. Mr. Bass also established, or had an interest in, firms in St. Louis; Chicago; Lenoir, Tennessee, and Rock Run, Alabama. He was one of the owners of Fort Wayne's original street railway line and served for many years as the president and chairman of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Fort Wayne.
John H. Bass passed away in 1922. for its campus.
In 1944 the property was acquired by St. Francis College.
Industry; Architecture
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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About Allen County
Allen County Timeline
Allen County, located in northeastern Indiana, has a rich history that dates back to prehistoric times. The area was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Miami, Potawatomi, and Shawnee. In the late 18th century, European settlers began to arrive, and Fort Wayne was established in 1794 as a trading post by General Anthony Wayne. The presence of the fort played a crucial role in the development and growth of the region.
During the early 19th century, Allen County experienced significant growth as a result of its strategic location along the Wabash and Erie Canal, which connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River. This led to an influx of settlers, new industries, and increased trade. Agriculture, manufacturing, and lumbering became important economic activities, and Fort Wayne emerged as a thriving industrial center.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed continued growth and progress in Allen County. The arrival of the railroad in the 1850s further facilitated trade and transportation. Industrial expansion continued, with the city becoming known for its manufacturing of automobiles, textile products, and electrical equipment. Simultaneously, cultural institutions such as schools, libraries, and parks were established, enhancing the quality of life in the county.
In more recent times, Allen County has evolved into a diverse and dynamic community. The county has seen significant urban development, the creation of new job opportunities, and improvements in infrastructure. The presence of educational institutions, including Purdue University Fort Wayne and Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, has helped foster a knowledge-based economy. Today, Allen County is known for its vibrant arts scene, annual festivals, and a strong sense of community heritage.
During the early 19th century, Allen County experienced significant growth as a result of its strategic location along the Wabash and Erie Canal, which connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River. This led to an influx of settlers, new industries, and increased trade. Agriculture, manufacturing, and lumbering became important economic activities, and Fort Wayne emerged as a thriving industrial center.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed continued growth and progress in Allen County. The arrival of the railroad in the 1850s further facilitated trade and transportation. Industrial expansion continued, with the city becoming known for its manufacturing of automobiles, textile products, and electrical equipment. Simultaneously, cultural institutions such as schools, libraries, and parks were established, enhancing the quality of life in the county.
In more recent times, Allen County has evolved into a diverse and dynamic community. The county has seen significant urban development, the creation of new job opportunities, and improvements in infrastructure. The presence of educational institutions, including Purdue University Fort Wayne and Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, has helped foster a knowledge-based economy. Today, Allen County is known for its vibrant arts scene, annual festivals, and a strong sense of community heritage.
Allen County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Allen County, Indiana.
- February 11, 1824 - Allen County is created by the Indiana General Assembly.
- 1831 - Fort Wayne, the county seat, is incorporated as a town.
- 1855 - The first railroad line, the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway, is completed in Allen County.
- 1874 - Telephone service is introduced in Fort Wayne.
- 1884 - The first electric streetcar line is established in Fort Wayne.
- 1963 - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum opens in Fort Wayne.
- 1990 - The population of Allen County surpasses 300,000.
- 2006 - Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball team, opens in downtown Fort Wayne.