West Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Schmitz Block
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
1. Schmitz Block Marker
c. 1888
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 41° 4.639′ N, 85° 8.352′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. It is at the intersection of S. Calhoun Street and W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on S. Calhoun Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blackstone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Wayne Printing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kresge-Groth Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Embassy Theater (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis Mohr Block (about 400 feet away); Emboyd Theatre (about 500 feet away); St. Mother Theodore Guerin (about 500 feet away); Indiana Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
2. Schmitz Block Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
3. Schmitz Block Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
