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1922 Portage Avenue <br /> Based on the HPC's Local Landmarks Criteria as adopted by the Common Council, the <br /> site at 1922 Portage Avenue can be recommended to the Common Council for <br /> designation as a Local Historic Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The <br /> building meets the criteria in at least three areas: <br /> 1. Its embodiment of elements of architectural design,detail,materials or <br /> craftsmanship which represent an architectural characteristic or innovation. <br /> 2. Its suitability for preservation. <br /> 3. Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. <br /> The building fulfills criteria#I as an excellent example of an unusual blend of <br /> architectural elements from the English Arts and Craft movement and the Tudor Revival <br /> style interpreted in the American Craftsman/Bungalow style. The house is rated Notable <br /> in the 2005 Survey as an English Cottage built in 1928 and is unique in South Bend. It <br /> was constructed by the local General Contractor R. L. Culp and all of its materials and <br /> appointments were originally from local vendors and merchants. <br /> The building fulfills criteria#2 by the integrity of its original construction with only <br /> minor alterations. Alterations are limited to the addition of terraces flanking the modified <br /> entry and the removal or enclosure of the south bay window. <br /> The building fulfills criteria#3 by its association with George E. and Ruby J. Keogan and <br /> Aaron Huguenard. George Keogan was named Notre Dames basketball and baseball <br /> coach and assistant football coach in 1923. In 20 seasons as the basket ball coach he won <br /> 327 games,the second most in Irish History, a.771 winning percentage. He never had a <br /> losing season at Notre Dame. He was succeeded by his protege, Edward"Moose" <br /> Krause after his death at age 53. Mrs. Keogan inherited the house and later married <br /> Aaron Huguenard in 1950. Mr. Huguenard was the Secretary of the South Bend Tribune <br /> and the former President of the Indiana Bar Association. He was active in civic, legal, <br /> social,political and business circles: in 1951 he founded the United Fund of St. Joseph <br /> County, in 1952 St. Joseph County Hospital Development,.Inc. He was appointed in 1955 <br /> as a Charter member of the University of Notre Dame Law School Advisory Council. <br />