THOMAS SWINNEY HOUSE

Original construction of the
house was begun in 1844.

The second story, wing, and
rear portion was added
in 1885.

Colonel Swinney bequeathed
this house and about 240
acres of land to the city as
a park which was to "remain
open and free to the public..."

This was the first land
donated for that purpose
to the city.

The Historical Society
occupied the house in 1924.

An earlier log cabin was built
behind this one about 1826.

Allen County - Fort Wayne
Historical Society.