SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Complete with Mahogany beamed ceilings, woven tapestries and a personal study with a “decidedly English feel,” you can take specialty tour of the 126-year-old Oliver Mansion, one of the first homes in South Bend to have electricity.   

Located at 808 West Washington Street, the Oliver Mansion, renamed Copshaholm, was previously owned by the Oliver family, J.D., his wife Ellinor, and their four children, from 1897-1969. 

The 38-room historic house was built for entertaining and relaxation.  

The family threw formal dinner parties that Ellinor would plan in her kitchen with her ten-door refrigerator.  

J.D. would conduct his business in his study on a chair containing a Tiffany & Co. silver plaque on the back, inscribed with his name.  

Currently owned by the History Museum, Deputy Executive Director Kristie Erickson will be conducting behind-the-scenes tours to document the updated wiring, receptacles and electrical components in the house. 

Due to the multiple stairs, tours are available to a limited number of people with required reservations.  

Tickets are $25/general and $20/members and can be purchased online at historymuseumSB.org or by calling 574-235-9664.