35 - 119 Years at The Lauber Live at The J.C. Lauber Building

On Tuesday, June 25th we hosted the third of these live events in The Lauber Kitchen and Bar, a newly-opened restaurant inside the historic J.C. Lauber Building. We interviewed Frank Perri, the building’s owner and developer, and Patrick Whittling, a partner in the project, who, separately and together, are rapidly changing the landscape of South Bend’s East Bank neighborhood. Our conversation explores the neighborhood’s history as Lowell, Indiana before becoming part of South Bend, Frank and Patrick’s history with the city, and how they think about designing a space that serves a modern purpose without compromising the building’s legacy.