West Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Historic Canton Laundry
1016 Broadway
— Built 1890 —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
1. The Historic Canton Laundry Marker
Over the course of the last hundred & twenty-five years this building has been the home to various neighborhood businesses
Unknown…1890-1918
Round Oak Heating…1918-1935
The Frank Ning Laundry…1935-1970
The Canton Laundry…1975-1996
Vacant…1996-2010
Saved by Arch…2010
Lovingly restored by The Hedge…2016-present
The Canton Laundry sign hanging above was graciously brought back to life by Chris Henry in the summer of 2019
Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 41° 4.524′ N, 85° 8.884′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. Marker is on Broadway just south of West Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1016 Broadway, Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Billon/Keegan House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Home Of Sion Bass, Civil War Hero (about 700 feet away); The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Churh (approx.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
2. The Historic Canton Laundry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
