The Wednesday of the meet at South Bend, Local #5 of the UAW was on my list of 'must see before I leave'. Last time I was there was 1983, just after the big mural was unveiled celebrating the union's 50th Anniversary which includes a lot of Studebaker content. The mural is in two parts on opposite walls of the main auditorium. Next year, the union celebrates 75 years, and there is talk of a 'part 3' sequel to add to the existing mural, but of course, there won't be any Studebaker content in the part unfortunately.

The building was built in 1961. It seems apparent even the union was confident Studebaker was still going to keep on building cars and trucks.....

Selected photos of the murals on the walls.



As most everyone knows, the union was both Studebaker's friend and foe. When the going was good, they got along well. During the war, the Studebaker donated this piano to the Local. It is included in the mural, being delivered by a Studebaker truck, even though one cannot see the front!!


Next stop: The Foundry
Craig

The building was built in 1961. It seems apparent even the union was confident Studebaker was still going to keep on building cars and trucks.....

Selected photos of the murals on the walls.



As most everyone knows, the union was both Studebaker's friend and foe. When the going was good, they got along well. During the war, the Studebaker donated this piano to the Local. It is included in the mural, being delivered by a Studebaker truck, even though one cannot see the front!!


Next stop: The Foundry

Craig
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