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Timothy S.Klusczinski,President A Certified Local Government Catherine D.Hostetler,Director
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
and the
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
May 21, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEEPER BRIDGE LIGHTING CEREMONY
TUESDAY MAY 22, 2007 8:45PM
Northeast corner of Michigan and Northshore
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County and South Bend Mayor
Steve Luecke invite the entire community to join in the celebration of the newly installed Leeper Bridge
lights.
The bridge lights are reproductions of the George Cutter fixtures that previously graced the bridge.
George Cutter, a friend and contemporary of Thomas Edison, fabricated his lovely street lamps and other
electrical fixtures here in South Bend between 1906, and the time of his death in April 1915. The
George Cutter Works was ultimately absorbed by Westinghouse,which continued production of his
designs after his death.
The replacement of the Cutter replica fixtures represents a collaborative effort between the City of South
Bend and Indiana Department of Transportation. The Historic Preservation Commission wishes to
express appreciation to both entities.
All are welcome to attend!
For additional information: Office of Historic Preservation
574.235.9798
COMMISSIONERS
Mary Jane Chase(Treasurer) Shawn Peterson(Legal Counsel) Gerald Ujdak
Martha Choitz Lynn Patrick(Vice President) Linda Riley
Catherine Hostetler Joann Sporleder(Historic Architect) Todd Zeiger(Secretary)