Tippecanoe Place facts for kids
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Clement Studebaker House
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U.S. Historic district
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Front of the house
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 Location in Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Location | 620 W. Washington Ave., South Bend, Indiana |
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| Area | 2.6 acres (1.1 ha) |
| Built | 1889 |
| Architect | Henry Ives Cobb; Christopher Fassnacht & Robert Braunsdorf |
| Architectural style | Romanesque, Richardsonian Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000044 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 2, 1973 |
| Designated NHL | December 22, 1977 |
Tippecanoe Place is a famous house in South Bend, Indiana. It was built in 1889 for Clement Studebaker. He was one of the people who started the Studebaker company. This company made wagons and later cars. Clement Studebaker lived in this house until he passed away in 1901.
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The Story of Tippecanoe Place
The house stayed in the Studebaker family for many years. Clement's son, George, lived there until 1933. After that, the house was empty for a while.
New Uses for the Mansion
In 1941, a person named E. M. Morris bought the house. He gave it to the city of South Bend. The plan was to use it as a school for children with special needs. However, during World War II, the house had a different job. It became the main office for the Red Cross in the area.
Later, in 1970, a local group took over the house. This group, called Southhold Restorations, Inc., works to save old buildings. They helped protect this important piece of history.
A Historic Landmark
Tippecanoe Place is a very special building. It is built in a style called Richardsonian Romanesque. This style uses strong, heavy stone and round arches.
National Recognition
In 1973, the mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. It helps protect them. The house received even more recognition in 1977. It was named a National Historic Landmark. This is a very high honor for a historic place.
Part of a Historic Neighborhood
Tippecanoe Place is located in the West Washington Historic District. This area was built between 1854 and 1910. It has about 330 buildings. The neighborhood was designed for wealthy families. You can see some of the best examples of different building styles here. These include Greek Revival, Romanesque Revival, and Italianate architecture.
Tippecanoe Place Today
As of 2020[update], the house is a restaurant. It is called Studebaker Grill & Brewing Co. Before that, it was known as the Tippecanoe Place Restaurant. People can now visit this historic home and enjoy a meal inside.
