South Bend 100 Years Ago: 1926
About this episode
This episode explores life in South Bend in 1926 through stories shared by local historian Aaron Helman.
What was life really like in South Bend 100 years ago? In this episode, I sit down with local historian and author Aaron Helman to step back into 1926 South Bend - a year full of change, contradictions, and everyday moments that still echo today. January’s edition of Aaron’s website, The South Bend News-Times , features six stories from that year and we use them as our roadmap: from industry and public health to music, sports, and local characters you may have never heard of. On the surface, the stories couldn’t be more different, but as you’ll hear, they’re deeply connected. Aaron has a rare gift for digging into local history and sharing it in a way that’s thoughtful, accessible, and genuinely funny. If you enjoy stories that help you see South Bend a little differently, both then and now, this one’s for you! Check out the articles we discussed and MANY more at https://southbendnewstimes.com/issues/ Learn tons about our local history from Aaron’s books. Check them out at: https://www.aaronhelman.com/ Aaron also hosts and narrates a local history podcast called “A Bend in Time” Available wherever you get your podcasts or at the link below…
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