Take time today to check out the Harter Postcard Collection in our Community Album!
This collection of Fort Wayne, Indiana postcards was assembled over a period of more than thirty-five years by the author of "Postcard History : Fort Wayne", Randolph L. Harter, with the assistance of his wife Patricia K. Harter. This rare collection has been gifted to the ACPL by the Harters, and pictorially covers 20th century Fort Wayne, with the majority of the images coming from the “Golden Age” of postcards, a period from about 1905-1917. Included in this valuable collection are several thousand views covering Fort Wayne schools, hospitals, parks, hotels, restaurants, retailers, business and industry, transportation, government buildings, aerial and street views, vistas and local fire, flood and train disasters.
Pictured: Aerial view of downtown Fort Wayne, Ind., published by Wayne Calendar & Novelty Company in 1942.
Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with Randy Harter, a dedicated Fort Wayne historian! Randy has authored three books and numerous articles on local history, showcasing his deep passion for preserving our community's heritage. Over the past 50 years, Randy has amassed an impressive collection of over 4000 unique Fort Wayne postcards, preserving the city's past through rare images and historical documents.
One of Randy's significant contributions is the donation of his local postcard collection to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Department. These postcards offer a fascinating glimpse into Fort Wayne's history and may be seen at Harter Postcard Collection
The photo, courtesy of the Allen County Public Library, is from Randy's collection. It captures the Wells St. or Lima Rd—bridge crossing Spy Run Creek, facing west, circa 1912.
Join us in honoring Randy Harter for his invaluable efforts in preserving and sharing Fort Wayne's rich history
In the latest episode of Pages and Voices: Celebrating Local Authors, we sit down with local historian Randy Harter! Author of three incredible books on our community's history, Randy shares insights into his writing process, the stories behind the pages, and the power of making connections through history.
Whether you're a history buff or just love a good story, this episode is for you! Tune in now and discover the past that shapes our present.
Pages & Voices: Local Author Podcast Welcome to Pages & Voices: Season 4, Episode 3 featuring Randolph Harter. This podcast is created by the Allen County Public Library and dedicated to featuring the works of talented authors within our community.
Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with Randy Harter, a dedicated Fort Wayne historian! Randy has authored three books and numerous articles on local history, showcasing his deep passion for preserving our community's heritage. Over the past 50 years, Randy has amassed an impressive collection of over 4000 unique Fort Wayne postcards, preserving the city's past through rare images and historical documents.
One of Randy's significant contributions is the donation of his local postcard collection to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Department. These postcards offer a fascinating glimpse into Fort Wayne's history and may be seen at Harter Postcard Collection
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