Full Episode: South Bend, Indiana | Main Streets

The history of this midwestern city is rooted in the river it sits on -and how it’s had to evolve with industry’s past and present...Oh, and also a very famous University that’s next door.
Established in 1865, South Bend saw a business boom in industry thanks to the St. Joseph River. Studebaker, Oliver Chilled Plow, and Singer Sewing machines were just a few of the big names. But we can’t forget the University of Notre Dame. It’s a huge influence on economy and culture in South Bend to this day.
Featured:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Studebaker Factory
03:22 South Bend Cubs
05:19 Studebaker National Museum
09:44 Notre Dame
11:44 Rohr’s
13:24 Word of Life Mural
16:09 The East Race
17:45 Howard Park
18:28 Oh Mamma’s
20:36 The South Bend Chocolate Company
24:10 Dyngus Day
25:14 South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center
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