Built by Albert and Martha Cushing in 1872, this house was one of the earliest residences in the historic district of South Bend. Cushing was a local businessman with interests in several enterprises, including a drug and bookstore at 101 North Michigan Street.

This house is listed as an outstanding example of Second Empire architecture by the Indiana Historic Site Preservation Committee. Inside you will find twelve foot ceilings and hand-hewn, irreplaceable butternut woodwork, amongst other distinguished architectural features.

Sometimes called French Victorian, the mansard roof with ornamental arched dormer windows creates an impression of massive elegance. The entry door with double leaf wood and applied decoration reportedly won first place for design at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

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