National Register of Historic Places

Wolf, Josephus, House

Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana
Listed
December 19, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07001281

About this property

The Josephus Wolf House is a Victorian Italianate mansion in Portage, Indiana built in 1875. The farm consisted of 4,500 acres (1,800 ha) in Portage Township, Porter County. It was the center piece of a family farm that included four additional buildings for beef and dairy animals. The three-story house has 7,800 square feet (720 m2). The house consists of 18 rooms with pine molding and red oak floors. The main rooms include a formal parlor, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, study and several bedrooms. The main hall includes a walnut staircase. From the second level, another stairway leads to the attic and a white cupola on the roof. The cupola is 45 feet (14 m) above the ground. The cupola provided a view of the entire farm, as well as Chicago on a clear day. The building was placed on the National Historic Register in 2007. Over its life, it has been a home, Franciscan monastery of the Seven Dolors Shrine, women's homeless shelter, antique store and a bridal shop. Today, the mansion grounds includes 5.2 acres (2.1 ha) and is being made into a tourist attraction.

Location

453 W 700 N.
Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana
41.53632, -87.14473

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Wolf, Josephus, House listed on the National Register?

Wolf, Josephus, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Wolf, Josephus, House?

Wolf, Josephus, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wolf, Josephus, House?

The period of significance for Wolf, Josephus, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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