December 20th marked the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Studebaker plant in South Bend. The archivist at the Studebaker National Museum says the defunct company still has an impact on the community half a century later. Andy Beckman says institutions including Memorial Hospital of South Bend began with donations of Studebaker money or land. The museum is marking the 50th anniversary with an event featuring former employees sharing their stories.
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