Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne

Name: Lincoln Bank Tower
Address: 116 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, United States

#16 among attractions in Fort Wayne

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Facts and practical information

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. The building was also known as "Lincoln Bank Tower" to distinguish it from the building at 215 Berry Street, which had been known as the "Lincoln Life Building" from 1912 until 1923. Today, the other building is commonly known by its original name, the Elektron Building. ()

Completed: 1930 (95 years ago)Floors: 22Coordinates: 41°4'45"N, 85°8'20"W

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116 E Berry StDowntown Fort WayneFort Wayne United States

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Lincoln Bank Tower – 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.

0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
10 min walk • Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
~1150 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne
6 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.
~1500 ftS
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne
8 min walk • The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
~1430 ftSW
Bookshop, Library
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne
7 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.
~1390 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne
7 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.
~1300 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
7 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.
~1450 ftS
Convention center, Entertainment
Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
8 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.
~260 ftNW
Tower
Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne
2 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.
~720 ftE
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.
0.5 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Fort Wayne Rivergreenway, Fort Wayne
14 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.
~710 ftS
Romanesque architecture
Schmitz Block, Fort Wayne
4 min walk • Schmitz Block, also known as the Noll Block, is a historic commercial building located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built in 1888, and is a four-story, "L"-shaped, Richardsonian Romanesque style brick building clad entirely in cut limestone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lincoln Bank Tower?

Nearby attractions include Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne (2 min walk), Indiana Michigan Power Center, Fort Wayne (3 min walk), Louis Mohr Block, Fort Wayne (3 min walk), Schmitz Block, Fort Wayne (4 min walk).

How to get to Lincoln Bank Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lincoln Bank Tower:

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Citilink (13 min walk)