JC. LAUBER, the proprietor of the firm of J.C. Lauber & Co., was born in Hamilton, Ohio. He received his education in the public, parochial and South Bend Business College, later taking up drafting and architectural sheet metal work. He established his present business in 1890 and is located at 504-506 E. LaSalle Ave. The firm manufactures metal skylights and cornices and is engaged in the tin, tile, and slate roofing, metal ceilings, fire doors, ventilating an all heavy sheet metal work.    

The sheet metal work and roofing on practically all of the principal buildings in this vicinity for a quarter of a century has been furnished and erected by this firm. Some of the buildings now under construction are the Palace Theater, LaSalle Hotel, St. Joseph's Hospital, John Nuner School and the copper and tile roofs on many of South Bend's most beautiful residences.