1211 W. Wayne

Charles E. Read House

1905, American Foursquare

2300 sq ft

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This house, built in 1905 for Charles E. Read, was constructed on land where the Fort Wayne College once stood. The American Foursquare style is exhibited by the square layout, hipped roof with hipped dormer, and wide, overhanging eaves. The porch is supported by massive square columns, and is completed with stocky wood balusters. Decorative details include bay windows on the main and east facades and small, leaded glass windows on the second story of the main facade. The house was divided into two apartments in 1941, but was converted back into a single-family home sometime this century.

Charles and his wife Fannie lived here until 1925. Charles was involved with the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, serving 22 years as secretary, and was also associated with other various fraternal organizations. For several years, he was affiliated with the Pixley Clothing Company in Fort Wayne.

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