|
Historical Timeline
| Local & National
Historical Property List
Scrapbook | Uniroyal
Many European immigrants journeyed here spurred on by the promise
of plentiful jobs. Belgians and Italians, along with smaller numbers
of Hungarian, Greeks, Germans and Poles established separate neighborhoods,
commercial areas and clubs. This European heritage remains a vital
influence on present day Mishawaka.
Present day Mishawaka is a community on the go…and
the grow. Massive commercial retail development areas within the
northern end of the city has caused the Grape Road Commercial Corridor
to become the second largest retail market in the state of Indiana.
The Grape Road area not only provides for the commercial needs of
Mishawaka residents but for residents in many of the north central
Indiana and south central Michigan communities too. Although many
of the large industrial users have since closed their doors, many
smaller industrial facilities operate in the city’s industrial
parks producing a variety of products. The Edison Lakes Corporate
Park, located along North Main Street, is the city’s prime
office area with several regional and national headquarters located
within the corporate park area.
While the City has grown and expanded in the retail,
office and industrial sectors, Mishawaka remains a great place to
live and recreate. Old fashioned neighborhoods still exist all over
the city where neighbors are willing to help each other with yard
chores, share desert recipes or offer friendship. Many of the newer
residential subdivisions that have been developed within the city
in recent years have replicated the community spirit and "hometown"
neighborhood feel. Because neighborhoods are such a vital resource
to the success of Mishawaka, the city continually upgrades and develops
new neighborhood park and recreation facilities. Presently, a total
of 27 parks allow Mishawaka residents to golf, play ball, fish and
exercise or enjoy some local historical attractions like the Battell
Park Band Shelter or the Works Progress Administration Rock Garden.
With a rich history and a strong sense of that history,
Mishawaka continues to prepare and grow for the future. New development
within the Central Business District and the continual development
and support of the city’s commercial and industrial sectors
guarantees the city’s continued strength and success in the
future. Princess Mishawaka was a strong warrior, an energetic athlete
and a citizen committed to the betterment of her tribe and it is
these characteristics that the city embodies and continues to make
the Princess City the "Best Hometown in America."
|
