Fort Wayne Directory, 1874-75: a detailed snapshot of a mid‑19th century city and its region
This book compiles an alphabetized roster of local business firms and private citizens, along with a classified trades and professions directory.
It also includes a miscellaneous directory of city and county officers, public and private schools, churches, banks, and other institutions, paired with sketches and business directories for nearby towns.
Organized to aid research and reference, the edition presents contemporary addresses, occupations, and networks used by residents, merchants, and officials. It’s a useful primary resource for tracing community life, commerce, and regional connections in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities during 1874–75.
- An accessible alphabetic list of names and occupations for quick lookup
- A comprehensive business directory with local firms and services
- Indexes to advertisements and miscellaneous town entries for broader context
- Notes on city government, schools, churches, and banks to understand the era’s civic landscape
Ideal for researchers, genealogists, and readers interested in local history and commerce of the period.
Fort Wayne Directory, 1874-75: Comprising an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Firms and Private Citizens; A Classified List of All Trades, Professions and Pursuits; A Miscellaneous Directory of City and County Officers, Public and Private Schools, Churches, Banks by Polk Murphy and Co, 9780265898116, 9781528416306