Establishing an Historic Landmark - 322 West Washington St and 112 Franklin Place

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322 West Washington Avenue historical notes (continued from survey card) (May 1, 1893 to October 31, 1893). Dr. Morey purchased the window for $2,800.00 and the house was designed to show off the beautiful window and another stained glass piece, entitled "Mignon" (Fr. darling) is overthe fireplace. Dr. Morey was a Civil War veteran and when the G.A.R. Encampment was held in South Bend in May of 1896, he entertained one of the past commanders in his new home. Mrs. Morey had become ill in February of 1896 and never fully recovered. She died the 30th of July, 1896 She did not live to see her new home completely furnished. On the lst of September, 1896, Frederick Ellsworth purchased the Rose -Morey interests in the store. The marriage of Miss Helen Rose Morey and William Keyes Lamport took place at 322 West Washington on the lst of July, 1908. William Lamport had come to South Bend in 1901, and was a reporter for the South Bend Tribune. In 1913, he resigned as Associate Editor of the Tribune to become a retail advertiser for the Ellsworth Store. He formed the advertising agency that became Lamport, Fox, Dolk and Pre11. Dr. Morey died the 28th of March, 1929 (age 84) at the family residence - 322 West Washington. Mr. Lamport died in 1932. In 1948, this two- storied, wood sided, shingled and cut stone house was converted into two apartments. There were five rooms on the first floor and five on the second floor. There are four fireplaces. Mrs. William Lamport died in 1963. Helen Lamport Ogle, Jean Lamport Farmer, and Richard Lamport, her heirs, sold the property to Harold Weber and his wife, Lucille, on the 11th of February, 1967, recorded 1968. The property is now being sold to Markmakers, an advertising firm. Sources of Information. Plat Book C, page 584 Vail's Sub. 1 and 2 March 14, 1838 March 23, 1839 Deeds: 1 Book P page 509 Sarah Rose from Emily White 3rd of December 1851 2. Book 42 page 262 -3 Widow and heir of Elmer Rose 3. Book 126 page 477 17th June 1904 4. Book 701 page 311 11th February 1967 6th June 1968 Assessment Cards: 1932, 194901968, 1977 Books: City Directories: 1867 -8 to 1910 Chapman, History of St. Joseph County pages 556, 563 -565 Elmer Rose Howard, Histo of St. Joseph County pages 268, 359, 436 Elmer Rose Howard, History of St. Joseph County pages 586, 886 Garland Rose) South Bend and the Men Who Made It pages 94, 397 Garland Rose) Esarey, Logan, His to of Indiana....... page 488 Howard, History of St. Joseph County pages 455, 739 Dr. .-'. Morey