ARCH, Inc.

05/29/2026

Historic preservation isn’t just about saving buildings. It’s about keeping the stories, character, and charm that make our community feel like home. 🏛️✨

For more than 40 years, ARCH Inc. has helped protect the places that connect Northeast Indiana’s past, present, and future. From historic neighborhoods to downtown landmarks, these spaces bring people together, support local businesses, and make our communities vibrant places to live, work, and explore.

When we preserve history, we preserve the heart of our community for generations to come. ❤️

05/20/2026

Welcome to Heritage ABCs, a new series from ARCH, Inc.🎉🎉

We’re exploring the people, places, and stories that shaped Fort Wayne one letter at a time.

A is for Auburn.

The Auburn Automobile Company became one of Northeast Indiana’s most celebrated early auto manufacturers, known for luxury design and bold innovation in the early 1900s.

Its legacy is a reminder that our region’s history is built on craftsmanship, ambition, and community pride.

Follow along as we continue from A to Z.

If you are interested in learning more about this space, check out our link in bio!

05/12/2026

✨May is Historic Preservation Month!✨

At ARCH, we believe preserving historic places means preserving the stories, character, and shared heritage that make our communities unique.

ARCH celebrates, protects, and preserves architecture and community heritage in Allen County and Northeast Indiana. Through advocacy, education, and stewardship, we work to ensure these places continue to inspire future generations.

The photo featured is the historic Rankin House, which also proudly serves as ARCH’s office. ❤️😉

This month, we celebrate the buildings, neighborhoods, and histories that connect us to our past and help shape the future of our community. Thank you for supporting ARCH, Inc.

05/11/2026

Building huggers, some say derisively. We advocate for architecture and history. Our community doesn't usually make bone-headed moves like what's pictured here. But we did this weekend. An amazing house, designed by noted local architects Wing and Mahurin, was painted Pepto-Bismol pink over incredibly beautiful stonework, destroying character that had been lovingly cared for since 1887. Besides the ugliness of the color, this seals moisture into the soft brick and sandstone of the exterior, eventually leading to a cycle of freeze/thaw that will damage the stone and spall the brick. We can do better, we have to do better....

West Central NeighborhoodIndiana DNR Division of Historic Preservation & ArchaeologyIndiana LandmarksDowntown Fort WayneNorthside Neighborhood AssociationCreighton-Home Neighborhood AssociationWilliams Woodland Park Neighborhood

05/06/2026

Join ARCH, Inc. and Karen Richards for:
“Early Fort Wayne Industrialists and their Built Heritage”

*Location Change: Now at the West Studio of the Arts United Center (303 E. Main St.) Enter through the west (rear) entrance. Parking is available behind Freimann Square.

Saturday, May 16th
1:00 PM

Join us for a quick dive into the people and places that built Fort Wayne. You won't want to miss it! See you there!🙌

03/29/2026

Mark your calendars for Randy Harter's upcoming lecture on Lindenwood Cemetery, April 18 @ 1:00 - Cinema Center, 437 East Berry Street

03/03/2026

Thinking about our upcoming lecture March 21 Healthy Historic Homes - IU Association Dean & Associate Professor Dr. Bryan Orthel. We love our old homes for beauty, craftsmanship, design, and function, but it's fascinating to think about health as well.

The most comprehensive list for why old places matters was developed by Tom Mayes and includes topics you would typically think of such as identity, memory, continuity, and beauty as well as some m…

01/05/2026

Getting ready for our first ARCH Fun and Free Lecture Series. January 17 @ 1:00 in the Cinema Center, 437 East Berry, FW. Come join us as ARCH Executive Director Michael Galbraith explores Fort Wayne's newest historic districts. RR Warehouses Place /Park HD

12/11/2025

ARCH members had a great time at Holiday Jewels! Our Program Committee and Development Director Karen Richards know how to make an old house party!!

10/27/2025

The rehabilitation of the Arts United Center used the federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit program to help fund 20% of the project, about $8 million. Using this tool has helped other Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana projects including The Landing and Electric Works. Preservation spending helps keep our landmarks vibrant.
https://www.journalgazette.net/living/local-arts/fort-wayne-leaders-celebrate-arts-united-center-renovations/article_b56c95b8-7b0b-4195-8ba4-69144563cb8e.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNsUnJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlo55NPSLzO9Erl5SpG-iH0rCJSGMzGa5mHB1MIBXPy_5DvdEWRVFzJdcWwE_aem_UQd1S0fFaxAOjPNGHK0gHw

The $41.5 million makeover of a historic downtown Fort Wayne performing arts center was worth the time and effort needed to update the venue, officials said.