Clement Studebaker House (Tippecanoe Place), 1889
620 West Washington Ave., South Bend IN
Architect/Designer: Henry Ives Cobb
Description:
Tippecanoe Place is a four story stone structure, it is situated on a bluff creating the appearance of three stories on its south and west sides. The mansion features an irregular plan and roof line creating a greater depth and massive appearance. Aiding this grand appearance are several towers, turrets and steep gables along with its impressive six chimneys.
Significance Statement – including special status and awards won:
The Clement Studebaker served as president of the Studebaker Brothers Company for 33 years. At one time the largest horse-drawn vehicle firm in the world, Studebaker became a forerunner in self-propelled vehicles. Tippecanoe Place, the home of Clement Studebaker, is a symbol of Studebaker’s lasting impact on the automobile industry. Additionally Tippecanoe Place is one of the rare examples of the Richardsonian Romanesque style used in a residential structure.
Designation status:
National Register of Historic Places, 1973
National Historic Landmark, 1977
Style: Richardsonian Romanesque
Owner (past/present):
Past: Clement Studebaker
Present: Matteoni Family
Materials: Indiana limestone
Additions and/or changes with date:
1980 interior alterations to convert home into restaurant
Historic use/current use:
Historic use: Residential
Current use: Restaurant/Event Space
Is building open to the public?: Yes, scheduled tours and dining
Condition: Excellent
Website and/or sources of information
More information: http://www.tippe.com
Sources:
National Register of Historic Places, Clement Studebaker House, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, 1973.
“Tippecanoe Place the Inside History.” Tippecanoe Place. 2014. http://www.tippe.com/download/i/mark_dl/u/210206/7346450/The%20Inside%20Story%20-%20Retail.pdf
