January 4, 2008 by Dave MacDonald
Here’s an interesting video clip on the history of riverboat casinos.
Although it’s a commercial video from a company that sells them, it does provide a nice explanation of the transition from riverboats to barges to land-based casinos. They even build parking garage riverboats.
"Fort Wayne has a proud heritage and long ago was the destination of choice for early settlers. The city has lost its Sense of Self. We cannot look to Toledo or Dayton, Indianapolis or Providence for who or what we are supposed to be. We must embrace that which makes us unique. Only we can reclaim the title long lost, and once again become the standard-bearer worthy of emulation."
"I utterly reject the belief that the people of Fort Wayne are resistant to change. They simply have not yet seen a vision they can stand behind. Show them the right plan at the right time and the right price and they will proudly support it."
- Dave MacDonald
