Charles Gerard Conn Mansion

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Charles Gerard Conn Mansion
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Charles Gerard Conn Mansion, July 2012
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Location723 Strong Ave., Elkhart, Indiana
Coordinates 41°41′7″N85°59′11″W / 41.68528°N 85.98639°W / 41.68528; -85.98639 Coordinates: 41°41′7″N85°59′11″W / 41.68528°N 85.98639°W / 41.68528; -85.98639
Area3.3 acres (1.3 ha)
Built1884 (1884)
ArchitectEllwood, A.H. & Son; Welter, L.H.
Architectural styleItalianate, Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 07001278 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 19, 2007

Charles Gerard Conn Mansion, also known as the Strong-Conn Mansion, is a historic home located at Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1884, and is a two-story, Italianate style painted brick mansion. It features a two-story, Classical Revival style wraparound porch supported by 17 pillars and two-story projecting front bay. It was the home of musical instrument manufacturer C.G. Conn (1884-1931). [2] :5,7

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2015-10-01.Note: This includes Dana Groves; Alicia Zartman; Elicia Dadlow (July 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Charles Gerard Conn Mansion" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-10-01. and Accompanying photographs.