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| 1906 |
Henry Weigand |
A stonemason by trade, Henry Weigand began installing and repairing many of Fort Wayne’s brick sidewalks in 1906. He operated his business from his home, keeping wheelbarrows, shovels, lumber and bricks in his own back yard. By 1916, Henry’s youngest son, Joseph, joined the business, helping it grow by including concrete repair and construction. Henry died in 1923. |
| 1923 |
Joe Weigand |
Construction was sluggish during the Great Depression; but when the economy improved in the early 1940s, Joseph and his wife, Helen, incorporated their business as Weigand Construction. Work increased, prompting the Weigands to build additional office space and storage for materials and equipment and allowing the company to win larger construction contracts. Among the earliest was a handshake deal between Joseph and Charlie Seyfert, Sr. for Seyfert’s first potato chip manufacturing plant. Other projects included St. Charles School, Bishop Dwenger High School, Sacred Heart Church, and Quimby Village Shopping Center. Joseph continued as president of Weigand Construction until his death in 1969. |
| 1969 |
Jim Weigand |
The Weigands' sons, James and Robert, joined the business after graduating from college. Again, the company’s work increased in size and scope, such as the construction of Fort Wayne’s Wood Youth Center. Upon Joseph’s death, James became president and operated as project estimator and manager; Robert, a journeyman carpenter, worked on-site as personnel supervisor and served as secretary/treasurer for the growing business. The Weigand brothers succeeded at large-scale construction with Carroll High School, St. Jude’s Church, Lutheran Retirement Home & Chapel, Fort Wayne Community School Administration Building, and New Haven Lutheran Church among their portfolio. |
| 1969 |
Bob Weigand |
James Weigand retired in 1984, selling his share of Weigand Construction to Robert, who became sole owner and president. The strong economy of the 1980s and 90s kept Weigand Construction busy with opportunities such as Huntington College’s library, fine arts center, commons and dormitories; Adams County Hospital; and the Heart Center of Fort Wayne. In 1993, Robert retired and sold the business to his youngest son, Laurence (Larry). |
| 1993 |
Larry Weigand |
Today, Weigand Construction employs an average of 250 skilled and professional workers and is recognized throughout the Midwest for its excellence in construction services. Weigand Construction is celebrating 100 years of service during 2006! To commemorate this milestone, Weigand Construction will be giving back to the Fort Wayne Community by selecting projects submitted by Non Profit Organizations. The selected projects will be completed at no cost to the organization. This is our way of saying "Thanks" to the Fort Wayne Community for supporting us over the past 100 years. Weigand Construction looks forward to continuing to build and improve our community over the next century. |
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