Welcome to H.B. Culpeppers

    H.B. Culpeppers was established in May, 1981 by partners Harry Spielman (H) and Ben Bruns (B).  The company name CULPEPPERS was borrowed from the role of Spencer Tracy's character, Captain C.G. Culpeppers, in the comedy spectacular, "It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World."  Other known usage's of this appellation include Culpeper, Virginia, a town located northeast of Charlottesville and the 1972 blockbuster movie, "The Culpepper Cattle Co."

     The Mrs. C.B.M. White building in which this business is housed was one of two commercial buildings constructed in 1915 for Harry White, noted Indiana judge, politician, and businessman.  Prior to the establishment of H.B. Culpeppers this three story brick structure was home of the following businesses: Dairy Dell, Family Host Cafeteria, Landmark, and Michael's.

     In January of 1997 the long-awaited expansion of H.B. Culpeppers into the former Indiana Floral location was completed.  Many of the pictures and relics displayed on the walls were transferred to Culpeppers with the 1981 closing of the Atlantic Lunch, home of the famous Atlantic Lunch Chili dog.  The six scenes from Jimmy Stewart movies were painted by Bill Rettig, an artist from the Butler area and the original designer of this restaurant.