Grand Opening: Lucabe Coffee Co. at the Bank

2531 Eastbrook Plaza,Columbus IN 47201

17 November, 2021

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Created in partnership between Lucabe Coffee Co. and Landmark Columbus Grand Opening: Lucabe Coffee Co. at the BankWednesday, November 173:00 pm – 6:00 pmFree, family-friendly Join us on Wednesday, November 17, from 3 pm–6 pm for the Grand Opening of Lucabe at the Bank! After operating for nearly five years in the heart of downtown Columbus, Lucabe Coffee Co. is expanding its specialty coffee business with a second location on the near east side of town at 2531 Eastbrook Plaza, in the former Irwin Union Bank and Trust Bank that was designed by world-renowned architect Harry Weese and originally opened in 1961. The event is free, open to the public, and family-friendly. There will be free coffee and treats, kids grab bowl, a photo-opp feature-wall, live music, and a grand giveaway! Musicians Allen Purtlebaugh and Ben Wever will play at about 4:00 pm. The coffee shop’s new location is in a scenic corner with a large outdoor patio overlooking Haw Creek along the Columbus People Trail. Join us from the convenience of your car at the drive-thru, for a break from your bike ride, or from the old bank vault inside. We also invite you to bring a gift for Toys for Tots. Lucabe is optimistic that the adaptive reuse of the building will allow it to become a community asset and continue Columbus’ celebration of architecture and design. This partnership event will bring together this local business with the non-profit organization Landmark Columbus Foundation to recognize architecture’s importance over preservation and adaptive reuse projects. In addition to, gaining remarkable community support and growing Columbus’ business economy. Learn More About the Project in these News ArticlesThe Architect's Newspaper This historic Harry Weese-designed bank building will be reborn as a Columbus coffee shop Dezeen Lucabe Coffee Company opens in mid-century Indiana bank building The Republic Lucabe adding a new location in iconic former Irwin Union bank branch About Lucabe Coffee Co. Lucabe was started in 2017 at 310 Fourth Street. It is owned by Tyler and Alissa Hodge who have lived in Columbus since 2012. They are passionate about coffee, people, and providing an excellent experience that brings customers back time after time. Lucabe currently employs fifteen people. About Landmark Columbus Landmark Columbus is a Progressive Preservation effort that assists in caring for buildings, landscapes, and art in Bartholomew County. It advocates for and educates about these cultural resources through research, conservation, and fundraising. Landmark Columbus Foundation cares for, celebrates, and advances the cultural heritage of Columbus, Indiana. To fulfill its mission Landmark Columbus Foundation directs three locally-engaged and globally-connected programs that are interwoven in their impact and networks: Landmark Columbus, Exhibit Columbus, and Columbus Design Institute.