A New Era for the Fairfield Building
A Venue Unlike Any Other in Fort Wayne
Upon visiting The Fairfield you’ll notice a timeless aesthetic and unmatched service throughout. Along with our incredible location, the detail and thoughtful touches around each corner are what set us apart from other venues. Our intentional process will make you feel as if this building was designed just for you and your event.
The Fairfield is a building for all occasions. You can celebrate your wedding upstairs and come back for your anniversary celebration on one of the lower floors of golf or bowling! We’d be honored to be a part of your ongoing story.
A Bit of Building History
The Fairfield’s story began in 1900, when it was constructed as the J.W. Kidd building. Along with his partner, W.M. Griffin, Kidd operated a medical and agricultural mail-order business. Then, in 1915, the business abruptly closed following the local postmaster’s discovery of a scandal within the business.
In the 1920s, Boss Manufacturing took tenancy to produce gloves and mittens. Based in Kewanee, IL, they are still in business today.
During the 1960s, a sector of General Electric used the building as a repair and distribution center. Over the next few decades, the building changed hands several times, hosting several warehouses and furniture stores. Finally, from the 1980s until the 2000s, Karen’s Antique Mall found its home here.
We are honored to continue this building’s history today.
