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113 South Laurel <br />Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmarks Criteria as adopted <br />by the Common Council, the site at 113 South Laurel can be recommended to the <br />Common Council for designation as a Local Historic Landmark by the Historic <br />Preservation Commission. The building meets the criteria in at least three azeas: <br />1. Its embodiment of elements of acchitectural 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 #1 as an excellently preserved example of the Free Classic <br />architectural style. The house was constructed in 1903 and possess its original building <br />materials and windows. This home is rated Notable in the 2005 City of South Bend <br />Interim Survey of Historic Sites and Structures. The interior of the home has been <br />completely restored. <br />The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with only <br />minor alterations. Alterations are limited to enclosure of the reaz first storey porch and its <br />second storey sleeping porch and a new front porch balustrade. <br />The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with its builder, Clement Smogor. <br />Clement Smogar emigrated from Poland in 1882 at the age of 6. He became involved <br />with the lumber business in 1897 and in 1912 established the Smogor Lumber Company. <br />He was also president of the Elkhart Lumber and Supply Company and was connected <br />with his father's company, A. Smogor and Sons Coal and Builders' Supply. In addition to <br />being a prominent lumberman he was also a banker. He was active in the organization of <br />the People's State Bank and served as its president. <br />~''t~~~ t~1 ~ <br />SUN - 2 2009 <br />1C~~n VCi~;~~J^E[r~ <br />