"Where it All Began…read more. In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a 2 time state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum, Robert's law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We are SOOO PASSIONATE about preserving and sharing this place with the world!" My friend Jesse from JMH Fotografy https://www.facebook.com/jmhfotografy?mibextid=2JQ9oc https://instagram.com/jmhfotografy?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== was one of the invitees to do a Spooky Photo Shoot. Every room ( and there are lots of them ) have original wood work, beautiful pocket doors. Chandeliers, staircase is beautiful, stained glass, big open spaces. Since this was a funeral home for nearly 100 years there are bits and pieces of that history still here too. The building had a great vibe inside and out. They are raising money for more renovations so book an event. And call Jesse for photos. I was his assistant for the day. We had such a great time.

Amazing place and very beautiful atmosphere. Very welcoming and you will fall in love with the…read morearchitecture of the 130 year old building

Wow never use painters tape on laminate on an airstream it will peel off the paint of your…read morelaminate. Just shows you how cheap Air Stream is.

If you own an Airstream and you need service this is where you come. While you are getting the work…read moredone you can take a tour of the factory. It's a walking tour and you'll get to see all the stages that a trailer goes through as it is hand made on the assembly line. There is also a comfortable waiting area with fresh coffee and drinks available. They also have a parts store where you can pick up those hard to find gadgets that you need as well as some Airstream stuff, shirts, mugs, etc. The staff is very friendly

What a surprise! We were visiting friends in Ft. Wayne and joined them for a tour. Ft. Wayne is in…read morethe midst of a rebirth, and this was a great way to see how new restaurants, shops, and street art are popping up among historic buildings. Amber was an excellent guide who shared her passion for the community's history and culture. And the food! Delicious from start to finish, and do come hungry. Our samples included slices of prime filet, tacos, several Asian specialties, and an ice cream sundae. More than enough for a meal!

Wonderful way to enjoy the great food of local restaurants and learn about the Fort! Owner and…read moretour guide, Amber, is great! Knowledgeable of the city, and her love for the Summit city comes through in her conversations with the group. Not only did Amber take us back to the early days of Fort Wayne, she brought us into today...showing us recent developments and the stunning examples of urban art murals in the downtown area. Highly recommend this tour. We had visitors from South Africa with us. They loved the experience!

Very cool place. Our family all enjoyed it (grandparents, parents, toddler). Our tour guide was…read morevery knowledgeable and easy going. Really organized operation. Bathrooms were very clean and we enjoyed the park onsite. Nice grassy areas throughout where we enjoyed throwing a football around.

Visiting from New Jersey for a friend's wedding and made this part of the itinerary during some…read morefree time. It was very interesting and relaxing. I'd go again if I'm ever back in the area. Nice souvenirs and staff, too.

A must See! Beautiful drive thru park to see Elk and there is also a trading post and a place to…read moreeat. I didn't stop at either of those today, but I will be back. Loved it! If you have time and are in the area I highly recommend you checking this place out!

I visited here with my FFA chapter during National FFA Convention. Our experience was top notch!…read moreOur guided tour was very informative, and the owner was super knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. The on-site lunch was absolutely fantastic and service was so friendly! The activities were perfect even for my older teenagers! And of course the elk were fascinating! Highly recommend!

It is completely free. So fun. Lots of history. Really a beautiful little spot. Flowers were…read morebeginning to bloom. My 3 girls loved it. Made a little donation and they sent me a thank you email.

The Rock Garden was neat to see. It had a bunch of places created out of rocks and it is well…read morepreserved. It's free to visit, they just ask for a donation to help preserve the community.