All that Glitters.
Notre Dame’s “Golden Dome” is the third tallest building in South Bend at 69 meters, and is the most recognizable of the tall buildings in the area. It is topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary covered in the same 23 carat gold as the dome. The building has burned to the ground twice, […]
It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s Quantaloop?
“Quantaloop” is the name of one of the statues currently on display at the South Bend Regional Transportation Center. In addition to its 8,400 foot runway, taxiways, and train with daily service to Chicago, the airport is home to several statues created by artists based in the Midwest. They include a large sun, a “tin […]
Caution High Voltage!
Power lines, such as these pictured in Mishawaka just east of Capital Avenue, can carry as much as 750,000 volts of electricity. Although no scientific study has ever found conclusive evidence that living near them is unhealthy, they can have an effect on property values. One recent analysis found that homes with views of the […]
Meet Who on the Island?
The South Bend Regional Museum of Art has announced the 2006 “Meet Me on the Island” schedule. Summer nights on the river with food, drinks, an artsy crowd, and on July 7th – fireworks. June 2 – The Whistle Pigs July 7 – The Randy Martin Trio July 21 – Mack Pherson & the Struts […]
Hail to the chiefs.
South Bend has highways named for the 25th (McKinley Avenue) and 16th (Lincolnway) presidents, which may be appropriate since they lived tumultuous lives that ended in assasination. However it also has East Monroe Street, named for our 5th president who’s tenure was known as “The Era of Good Feelings.” Based on the attractive homes, the […]