B(e)igger and Back Again
“The Beiger Mansion” at 317 Lincolnway East in Mishawaka may have the most interesting history of any building in the city. It was built between 1903 and 1907 by the eponymic couple. Martin Beiger died during construction, and Susie Beiger lived in the home until 1927, when she fell on the staircase, broke her hip […]
The Avon. Looking Good at 80.
Now that the other theater in downtown South Bend is well on its way to revival, we can focus on the Avon Theater at 319 South Michigan. It was originally called “The Strand” when built around 1926, and went through periods showing mainstream, art house and adult films. It ceased operations sometime in the 1970’s. […]
The Nat – A Clouded Past but a Bright Future
The South Bend Heritage Foundation has begun restoration of the abandoned Engman Natatorium at 1044 West Washington St. When complete, it will house IUSB’s new civil rights museum. “The Nat” was built in 1921 and excluded African Americans except for one day per week or month until 1950. It has been empty since it closed […]
Cheer, Cheer for Old Notre Dame
Notre Dame Football season begins September 2nd. There are plenty of hotels, and a few hotel/condos, but isn’t it more fun to rent a house? A number of residents make their homes available for game weekends, though the terms vary widely. To find them, you’ll have to scour the online message boards and search out […]
I Can’t Do What in my Neighborhood?
RE/MAX Connection now has an online library of covenenants and restrictions for nearly 100 neighborhoods or subdivisions. The archive includes: Barrington Estates/Woods, Covington Shores, Fox Chase, Juday Creek Estates, Knollwood West, Pheasant Pointe, Shamrock Hills, Terri Brooke, The Forest at Edison Lakes, Waterford Green, Wellington Lakes and Westwood Hills at Elbel.