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List of South Bend Mayors

A historical black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with glasses.

William G. George

Republican

1865-1868

Vintage black and white portrait of a bearded man, historical photography at The History Museum.

Dr. Louis Humphreys

Republican

1868-1872

A historical photograph of an elderly man with a long beard and high collar.

William Miller

Republican

1872-1876

A historical portrait of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting the American Civil War era.

A.N. Thomas

Republican

1876-1878

A historical portrait of a 19th-century man in formal attire.

Lucius G. Tong

Republican

1878-1880

Steampunk portrait of an older man with white hair and Victorian attire showing history museum exhibit.

Dr. Levi J. Ham

Democrat

1880-1884

Portrait of a distinguished man in early 20th-century attire at The History Museum.

George W. Loughman

Republican

1884-1888

A historic black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and bow tie, early 20th-century clothing style.

William H. Longley

Democrat

1888-1892

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David R. Leeper

Democrat

1892-1894

A black and white portrait of a late 19th-century man with a beard and formal attire.

D.B.J. Schafer

Republican

1894-1898

Vintage portrait of a distinguished man with mustache, historical figure, classic 19th-century style, black-and-white photo.

Schuyler Colfax, Jr.

Republican

1898-1902

Young man in early 20th-century formal attire, vintage portrait for history museum exhibit.

Edward J. Fogarty

Democrat

1902-1910

Vintage portrait of a historical man from The History Museum collection.

Charles L. Goetz

Democrat

1910-1914

Vintage black and white portrait of a distinguished man, early 20th-century photograph for history museum exhibit.

Fred W. Keller

Independent

1914-1918

Portrait of a distinguished man in 19th-century attire, historical museum exhibit showcasing early American history.

Dr. Franklin R. Carson

Republican

1918-1922

Vintage portrait of a distinguished man, highlighting historical figures and preservation at The History Museum.

Eli F. Seebirt

Republican

1922-1926

A historical black and white portrait of a man in formal attire and glasses.

Chester R. Montgomery

Democrat

1926-1930

Vintage black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses.

William Riley Hinkle

Democrat

1930-1935

Vintage black and white portrait of a distinguished man, historical figure, at The History Museum.

George W. Freyermuth

Republican

1935-1938

Black and white portrait of a distinguished man in formal suit, showcasing historical attire and prominence.

Jesse I. Pavey

Democrat

1938-1945

Black and white portrait of a young man in vintage attire, representing historical figures.

F. Kenneth Dempsey

Democrat

1945-1947

Portrait of a distinguished man wearing glasses and a suit, representing historical figures at The History Museum.

George A. Schock

Democrat

1947-1952

Old black and white portrait of a man in formal attire, historic photograph for museum exhibit.

John A. Scott

Republican

1952-1956

Portrait of a distinguished man in a suit at The History Museum, showcasing historical exhibits and artifacts.

Edward F. Voorde

Democrat

1956-1960

Ancient historical figure portrait at The History Museum, showcasing vintage attire and glasses.

Frank J. Bruggner

Democrat

1960-1964

Historical man in a suit at The History Museum, showcasing the museum's exhibits and community heritage.

Lloyd M. Allen

Republican

1964-1972

Black and white photo of a man in a suit with badges, attending a historical or museum event.

Jerry Miller

Democrat

1972-1976

Aging judge speaking in courtroom, judicial robes, legal proceedings, courtroom setting, legal system, courtroom judge, law, justice.

Peter Nemeth

Democrat

1976-1980

Insightful historian speaking at The History Museum Conference.

Roger Parent

Democrat

1980-1988

George Washington statue at The History Museum, showcasing American history exhibitions.

Joseph E. Kernan

Democrat

1988-1996

*Later became Indiana Governor

A smiling middle-aged man in professional attire at The History Museum, with colorful flags in the background.

Stephen J. Luecke

Democrat

1999-2012

Portrait of a professional man in a suit at The History Museum, showcasing the museum's exhibits and historical artifacts.

Pete Buttigieg

(pronounced ‘Budda judge’)

Democrat

2012-2020

A professional man in a suit standing outdoors near a modern building with train tracks in the background.

James Mueller

Democrat

2020-current

Ancient artifacts and historical exhibits at The History Museum showcasing local and global history for educational exploration.
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Directions & Parking

The History Museum’s mailing address is 808 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601. The main entrance to The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum is located at 897 Thomas Street, which is one block south of Washington Street. Click Here for Directions and Map