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112 S. Michigan St.

The site of Hull and Calnon Cigar Store

 
 
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Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
1. 112 S. Michigan St. Marker
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The site of Hull and Calnon Cigar Store Hullie & Mike's was operated by George Hull and Mike Calnon. It was more than just a cigar store. It was a gathering place for Notre Dame fans during the Rockne era.

In addition to selling tobacco products the store served as a cafe where Irish fans could follow road games via Western Union.

In the back of the store was a table where the legendary George Gipp won many a wager with his ability with a pool cue.
 
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Location. 41° 40.558′ N, 86° 15.012′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It is on South Michigan Street just south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 S Michigan St, South Bend IN 46601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 106 S. Michigan St. (a few steps from this marker); Knute Rockne (a few steps from this marker); The Victor (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln & Dixie Highways (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance
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of this marker); First Post Office of South Bend (within shouting distance of this marker); Studebaker Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Factory Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Studebaker Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Bend.
 
112 S. Michigan St. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
2. 112 S. Michigan St. Marker
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Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
3. Gridiron Plaza
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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