Tippecanoe Place

The Studebaker's were well known and successful wagon manufacturers prior to the invention of the automobile. Their wagons were used for every kind of use and made the companies founder very wealthy.

He used his assets to build a mansion in South Bend Indiana. He lived there for a number of years until financial reversals forced the sale of the property. After a number of uses over the years the home is now a restaurant.  We had the good fortune to be treated to a meal there. The buildings history is well preserved.

My sister and brother-in-law treated us to lunch

This is the entry to the restaurant

A very elegant setting for dining

Julie and one of the ornate fireplaces

This architectural style was known for the fine level of detail in wood carvings

View of the grounds

There are four levels to the mansion - each has a dining room

The grand staircase

The steps were arranged to allow women in formal hoop skirted dresses to be announced

Examples of Studebaker wagons

Typical wood carvings throughout the home

Ceiling detail

Staircase wood carving

There are photographs of the history of the wagon and car company throughout the home. Notice the scale of this advertising model?