Alexander Taylor Rankin House, Fort Wayne

Name: Alexander Taylor Rankin House
Address: Fort Wayne, United States

#60 among attractions in Fort Wayne

Greek Revival architecture

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Alexander Taylor Rankin House, Fort Wayne

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Alexander Taylor Rankin House, also known as the Maier-DeWood Residence, is a historic home located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built about 1841, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, three bay by two bay, Greek Revival style brick dwelling. A one-story frame addition was erected around 1855. ()

Built: 1841 (183 years ago)Coordinates: 41°4'53"N, 85°8'5"W

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Alexander Taylor Rankin House – 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.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
16 min walk • Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
~310 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne
2 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.
0.5 miSW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne
13 min walk • The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
0.5 miSW
Bookshop, Library
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne
14 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.
0.5 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne
12 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.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
12 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.
0.5 miSW
Convention center, Entertainment
Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
13 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.
~1400 ftSW
Tower
Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne
7 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.
~1390 ftSW
Skyscraper
Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne
7 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.
~820 ftSW
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building, Fort Wayne
4 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.
~1410 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Fort Wayne Rivergreenway, Fort Wayne
7 min walk • The Rivergreenway is the backbone of burgeoning Fort Wayne Trails network in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding area. The Rivergreenway consists of nearly 25-miles of connected trails through a linear park following alongside or near the City's three rivers: St. Joseph River, St. Marys River, and Maumee River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alexander Taylor Rankin House?

Nearby attractions include McColloch-Weatherhogg Double House, Fort Wayne (1 min walk), Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne (2 min walk), Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building, Fort Wayne (4 min walk), Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne (7 min walk).

How to get to Alexander Taylor Rankin House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander Taylor Rankin House:

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Citilink (18 min walk)