OK U South Benders, A Little Help Here Please

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

Well I got the trade token that I found while hunting with xGregx cleaned and am now able to read the name of the establishment from which it came.

Front says "Good for 2 1/2 cents in Trade"

The back says "Hagedorn's Buffet 125 W. Washington St. So. Bend, IND."
I did a Google of the address and it is now a paved parking lot. I would like to ask if anyone knows about it or may have a photo from a South Bend history book. Any help would be much appreciated.

I'm sure the token may not be a high dollar one, but I like to know the history of the things that I dig.

HH
DJH

Ps. Here's a couple of scans of the token after I cleaned it.

 

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[vibes]

why not send a pic of the token with the above explanation to the Northern Indiana Center For History OR call the downtown library and ask for the local history section.

I've found answers from both sources plus they're very helpful.

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

why not send a pic of the token with the above explanation to the Northern Indiana Center For History OR call the downtown library and ask for the local history section.

I've found answers from both sources plus they're very helpful.

That might just do. Don't know much about South Bend anymore. Will give those above a shot.

HH

DJH

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

Who do you think would be the one to ask? Archivist or Executive Director?

Later

 

[vibes]

anyone who wants to give ya the time

Marilyn Thompson is one source, or ask her who you should contact...tell her I sent ya

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

anyone who wants to give ya the time

I just went ahead and sent it to the archivist and asked that if they cannot help if they would forward it to someone who might.

According to the Sanborn map of 1899 there was a Cigar Factory at that address.

Speaking of Sanborn Maps, if you or anyone is interested the new password is Proquest and Welcome.

Thanks for the help Vibes. When I get any info. I will post it here. I like the history of the stuff we dig.

HH

DJH

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

why not send a pic of the token with the above explanation to the Northern Indiana Center For History OR call the downtown library and ask for the local history section.

I've found answers from both sources plus they're very helpful.

Well, here is the reply from the Archivist from the Northern ndiana Center for History

"Your best chance is to consult the directories to see the listing and then
the range of years."

Didn't appear to be much help. Guess that being it is not a great historical piece he didn't want to waste his time.

Know of any Online Directory Resources?

Later
DJH