Wells Street Bridge, Fort Wayne

Name: Wells Street Bridge
Address: Fort Wayne, United States

#31 among attractions in Fort Wayne

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Wells Street Bridge is a historic Whipple truss bridge spanning the St. Marys River at Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Akron, Ohio and erected by Alvin John Stewart in 1884. It has a 180 foot long span and is 23 feet wide. It was closed to vehicular traffic in 1982 and used as a pedestrian walkway. ()

Built: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 41°5'13"N, 85°8'27"W

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BloomingdaleFort Wayne United States

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Wells Street Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parkview Field, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Allen County Public Library.

0.9 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
22 min walk • Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne
12 min walk • The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is an American art museum located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art contains permanent collections and national traveling exhibitions and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
0.8 miS
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne
21 min walk • The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
0.7 miS
Bookshop, Library
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne
18 min walk • The Allen County Public Library is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall.
0.8 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne
21 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the primary cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, headed by Most Rev. Kevin Carl Rhoades. The parish was established in 1836, making it the oldest in Fort Wayne. The church was erected in 1860.
~1830 ftN
Museum, Science museum
Science Central, Fort Wayne
9 min walk • Science Central is an interactive science center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
20 min walk • The Embassy Theatre is a 2,471-seat performing arts theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. It was built in 1928 as a movie palace and today it is the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.
0.8 miS
Convention center, Entertainment
Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
21 min walk • The Grand Wayne Center is a convention center located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. As a result of a $42 million renovation and expansion from 2003–2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses 225,000 square feet.
0.5 miS
Tower
Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne
13 min walk • The Allen County Courthouse is located on Calhoun Street in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the county seat of Allen County. Built between 1897 and 1902, it is a nationally significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture.
0.5 miS
Skyscraper
Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne
14 min walk • The Lincoln Bank Tower in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, is an Art Deco highrise building. Construction started in late 1929 with the building's opening on November 16, 1930. For decades, it was the tallest building in the state.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building, Fort Wayne
15 min walk • The Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana operates as a museum known as The History Center, and has served as headquarters for the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society since 1980.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wells Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Science Central, Fort Wayne (9 min walk), The Landing Historic District, Fort Wayne (11 min walk), McColloch-Weatherhogg Double House, Fort Wayne (12 min walk), Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne (12 min walk).

How to get to Wells Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wells Street Bridge:

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Citilink (26 min walk)