Bass, John H., Mansion - Fort Wayne, IN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lord Elwood
N 41° 05.270 W 085° 10.546
16T E 653220 N 4550110
The John H. Bass Mansion can be found on the University of St. Francis campus in Fort Wayne, IN.
Waymark Code: WMCTNN
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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This is the John H. Bass Mansion, also known as the Brookside Library for the University of St. Francis. The building was built as the turn of the century for the sole purpose of becoming the home to John Bass. St. Francis now owns and maintains the structure.

This building can be found on the University of St. Francis campus on Spring Street in Fort Wayne, IN. The campus also has its own lake and a winning football team. The campus property butts up against the Lindenwood Cemetery which is also on the Register of Historic places.
Street address:
2701 Spring St
Fort Wayne, IN USA
46808


County / Borough / Parish: Allen County

Year listed: 1982

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Education

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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