National Register of Historic Places

Oliver, Joseph D., House

South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Listed
August 27, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000043

About this property

The Joseph D. Oliver House, also known as Copshaholm, sits on 808 W. Washington Street, at the corner of Chapin Street in South Bend, Indiana. The mansion was built for the Oliver family, founders of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, and named after the Scottish village of the patriarch. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1895–96, Copshaholm is a 38-room Romanesque Queen Anne house designed by New York architect Charles Alonzo Rich. The furnishings on all three floors are original, giving visitors a glimpse of how the mansion appeared during the 72 years the Oliver family had occupancy. Oak, cherry and mahogany woodwork are found throughout Copshaholm. Leaded glass windows and 14 unique fireplaces add to the beauty of the house. The furnishings include porcelains, glass, silver, prints, and bronzes, including some by Bartolozzi and Lorado Taft. The furniture is all original and display beautiful antiques. Surrounding Copshaholm are 2.5 acres (10,000 m2) of landscaped gardens, including a garden tea house, formal Italianate garden, rose garden, pergola, tennis lawn, and fountain.

Location

808 W. Washington Ave.
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
41.67588, -86.26168

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEARTARCHITECTUREINVENTIONAGRICULTURE
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When was Oliver, Joseph D., House listed on the National Register?

Oliver, Joseph D., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 1973.

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Oliver, Joseph D., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Oliver, Joseph D., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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