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Cornucopia is beloved, but not ‘historic'
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2-2-2009 11:27 AM
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ft wayne
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fort wayne
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kroger
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scott's
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cornucopia
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historic signs
papaziar
says:
Historic or not, the cornucopia is a long time landmark in Fort Wayne & should be saved.
Moving it down the road to the Community Harvest Food Bank would not only be appropriate but would serve as a gateway to the city.
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2-3-2009
3:36 AM
chestnut501
It may not be Historic but It sure is Americana. I like it.
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