<p>Today, we turn to May 6, 1881, for James Oliver’s purchase of the Chess Mansion, a massive, stone house built by one of South Bend’s early settlers.</p>

Today, we turn to May 6, 1881, for James Oliver’s purchase of the Chess Mansion, a massive, stone house built by one of South Bend’s early settlers.

Mr. James Oliver Buys the Chess Mansion, 1881

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A podcast about the history of South Bend. News articles from the city’s past by Jacob Titus, co-host of South Bend on Purpose. New episodes release each weekday morning.

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Mr. James Oliver Buys the Chess Mansion, 1881

Mr. James Oliver Buys the Chess Mansion, 1881