Culver Cove /319 East Jefferson Street - History and Genealogy of Lake Maxinkuckee

Culver Cove

The cove sits within 2 sections tho it is still divided down into 4 parcels (probably the original land parcels for the area as was when purchased; which is indicated by he yellow line.

Tho formally listed as "Culver Cove Condomuniums " and by several other names it has always generally been refered to as the "Culver Cove".

What the Culver Cove has to offer can be found by visiting their web pages. But one must remember these are private individual condos that are rented out by the owners.

It is assumed the first property acquired for this was the railroad bed and the emergency access road on the lake side and the cinder road that connected Washington and Jefferson street. John Deery with others started building the Harbour Condominums it possibly would be safe to say that he and his investors had envisioned the whole lake front from Washington Street to South Plymouth street lined with condominums until financial problems arose within the Harbor project.

Other land purchases to occur:

	was the first the Farm Co-op property which spanned from Jefferson Street to South Plymouth Street; S LN E JEFF ST 255'E INTER S LN W LN
This would be a part of the former M. R. Cline and Park n Shop property at VANDALIA ADD OLOT 1 TR 165'E&W X 198' 319 E. Jefferson
This could a part the former M. R. Cline and Park n Shop property and also the Co-op property	CULVER COVE PHS 2 INT S LN E JEFF WLN
This is the former co-op area where the metal quanset huts sat and also also included what had been the Medbourn Ice House property which had the channel to the lake ; W LN OLOT 1 VANDALIA ADD TWNCULV 174'
	This is the property where thre houses all together sat; two on the street front and the 3rd back up behind on the knoll. Thiis was originally the Thomas Medbourn property and then M. R. Cline the main house was known as "Oak Knoll" it is assumed he built the 2 street front house and then the Charles Rhodes property; BEHMERS LOT 1 SW COR N26D 2'13E ALG

the Pura Property (lot with sheds on it) that was bounded by the alley south of Main Street between Madison and Marmont Streets. Also the property Jefferson Street to the north that J. O. Ferrier & Son Lumberyard, 316 E. Jefferson , the M. R. Cline building which housed various business over the years at 214 E. Jefferson and the 304 E. Jefferson, Culver City Ice. Co. were also purchased for future expansion and to "clean-up" the neighbood but financial diifculties set in and they were then sold off.

This shows a full aerial view of the approximate area that the Culver Cove now encompasses

The Farm Bureau Co-op property also included what had been the Medbourn Ice House property which had the channel to the lake; for harvesting the ice from the lake on it and this was structurally incorporated into the building running under it to and feeding the pond the middle of the property. There is to be an arch just south of the entrance door

Building started in July 1988 or 1989 with John J.Deery and others; and hit troubled times. Charles Edgington and a group of people picked up the pieces and finished it in 1990 and 1991; and possibly into 2000. And trouble times hit several more times and after fully constructed.

Because of the swampy nature of the ground pilings and to be driven down and filled with cement to support the sturctures. People living in Culver at the time defintely rememeber the constant pounding that could be heardfor blocks around as well as the jarring of the ground.
Culver Cove Development Corporation was formed in Indiana and is a For-Profit Domestic Corporation under local business registration regulations. Having the registration number 198612-874, according to the relevant government agency, it is now Admin Dissolved. C/O Charles Edgington, 820 Academy Road, CULVER, IN 46511 Officers GERALD MCDONNELL Registered Agent; Charles Edgington President; JOHN J. DEERY Secretary

John J. Deery is listed as a President with Culver Cove Realty, Inc. in Indiana. The address on file for this person is 319 E Jefferson, Culver, IN 46511 in Marshall County. The company is a Indiana For-Profit Domestic Corporation, which was filed on June 17, 1988. The filing status is listed as Admin Dissolved.

Culver Cove Management Inc. (1988) & Culver Sheet Metal Inc. (1989) 1. John J Deery 2. Charles Edgington

May 1990 the name was changed to and recorded as Culver Cove Development Corp.

March 1990 - article on the cove as follows:

It is zoned as a Planned Unit Development and is both private and commercial.

It boost 600 feet of lake front; two beaches; boat slips; indoor swimming ppol and hot tub; fitness center; tennis and basketball courts; a banquet room and small meeting rooms.

The Lake Maxinkuckee Lake Assoication has an office her rent-free with pier space and parking spaces for patrol cars.

Also provided on a rent free basis has bee the Tri Kappa Art Fair since aboy 1995; The Culver Wine Fair; meeting the Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee Visitor Center and other community groups.

2001-2015 - Rich West has been the Executive director of the Culver Cove.

Names found associated with it have been Culver Cove Co-Owners Assoc General Hotels Corp; Culver Cove Development Corp and Culver Cove Condomuniums

It is said that “Jeansman Special LLC” units at Culver Cove were bought by Tom Spiece in bulk from the bank.

Condo holders listed in 1991 by the lake directory not listed below were:

John O. Coffin	J. Scott Deasy, MD
Paul D. Hass	Wm. J. Hensley
Michael L. Inebit	John R. Keating
Morris I and II	Peter M. Rothman
Richard S. Stewart

Condo holders listed in 1993 by the lake directory not listed below were:

John O. Coffin	Richard W. Davis
Karl D. Dexheimer	LeRoy M. Ellgass
John R. Keating	John P. McGoff
MASA	Dr. Edward Nusbaum
Dr. Peter Rothman	Robert Poor

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