Renewed Stories: The Duplex 938-940

Welcome to 938-940 Lake Avenue. We like to think of this duplex not just as a place to stay, but as a living chapter of Fort Wayne’s story. Nestled in the Lakeside Historic District—the city’s very first "streetcar suburb"—our home sits at the crossroads of centuries.

When you’re sipping your morning coffee on the porch, you’re overlooking the confluence of three rivers that once powered a continent. Long before the "Fort Wayne Box" homes rose from the soil, this land was Kiihkayonki, a bustling Myaamia village. You can still feel the weight of that history in the air—from the indigenous roots of the riverbanks to the 18th-century battles that shaped the Midwest.

Our home itself is a bit of a local treasure. Built around 1910, it’s a rare duplex version of the classic "Fort Wayne Box" style. If you look out the back door, you’ll actually see the original 1902 cottage that sat on this lot before our duplex was built! It was moved over 120 years ago to make room for the "modern" craftsmanship you see today: the high-hipped roofs, cozy attic nooks, and those beautiful pre-cast concrete porch columns.

Whether you’re here to explore the rose gardens at Lakeside Park or just need a quiet retreat, you’re stepping into a neighborhood that traded river portages for streetcar dreams. We’re so glad to have you here to add your own story to the house.

Warmly, 

Dan & Jaimee