Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in South Bend, United States
Legend
Tour Facts
3.5 km
27 m
Experience South Bend in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in South BendSight 1: Civil Rights Heritage Center
The Civil Rights Heritage Center (CRHC) is an institution established by Indiana University South Bend as a result of student interest and faculty support as a center for the study and documentation of local civil rights history. Through community involvement, students, faculty, and community members joined forces to push for the restoration of a public building known for its policy of racial discrimination against African Americans as a center for the study of civil rights.
Sight 2: The Oliver Mansion
The Joseph D. Oliver House, also known as Copshaholm, sits on 808 W. Washington Street, at the corner of Chapin Street in South Bend, Indiana. The mansion was built for the Oliver family, founders of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, and named after the Scottish village of the patriarch. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sight 3: The Studebaker National Museum
The Studebaker National Museum is a museum in South Bend, Indiana, United States, that displays a variety of automobiles, wagons, carriages, and military vehicles related to the Studebaker Corporation and other aspects of American history.
Sight 4: East LaSalle Avenue
La Salle Street Bridge is a historic Spandrel Arch bridge located at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1907, and is a three-span, reinforced concrete bridge that crosses the St. Joseph River. It measures 279 feet long and 51 feet wide.
Wikipedia: La Salle Street Bridge (South Bend, Indiana) (EN)
Sight 5: Fire House No. 7
Fire Station No. 7 is a historic fire station located at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1904, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, Queen Anne style brick building with a Shingle Style upper story. It was used as a fire station until 1968, after which it was adapted for community uses.
Share
Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.
GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.