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      OLIVER HISTORY

      James Oliver

      The birth of James Oliver, inventor of the Chilled Plow.

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      Joseph Doty Oliver & Family

      James’ son and CEO of the Oliver Farm Equipment Company.

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      The Oliver Chilled Plow Works

      The new Oliver factory and the expansion of business.

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      The Oliver Farm Equipment Corporation

      The post-J.D. Oliver era of the Oliver company.

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      Oliver Building Projects

      Buildings and facilities built or financed by the Oliver family.

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      Questions?

      Do you have a question about the Oliver family, company, history, or products the company produced? Contact Travis Childs, Director of Education at

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        The History Museum’s mailing address is 808 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601. The main entrance to The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum is located on Thomas Street, which is one block south of Washington Street. Click Here for Directions and Map

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