In the late 19th century, planned communities were growing in popularity throughout the US. For example, George Pullman wanted to attract and retain talented workers for his business in Chicago. He believed that providing a quality standard of living would keep workers happy, productive, and less likely to strike.
South Bend did not have anything quite that organized; instead industry leaders used residential new construction to compete for workers. In 1919 the Citizens Home Company was formed as part of the Studebaker Corporations’ housing company.
Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Administrator with the City of South Bend, will talk about the various neighborhoods that were built by the Citizens Home Company, providing quality worker housing for Studebaker employees at a discounted price. The Rev. Dr. Charles A. Lippincott, a former First Presbyterian Church minister, hung up the frock and went to work for Studebaker labor relations, spearheading this exciting program.
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The Studebaker National Museum is devoted to sharing the story of the automotive and industrial history of South Bend and the greater region through the display and interpretation of Studebaker vehicles along with related industrial artifacts. The Collection also includes seven objects designated as “National Treasures” including the carriage Abraham Lincoln rode to Ford’s Theatre the night of his assassination, and a carriage used by the Marquis de Lafayette during his farewell tour of United States in 1824. Our Vision is to spark the imagination and ignite interest and passion for design, innovation, and overall impact of the automobile and its related industries.
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