9938-09 Establishing a Historical landmark - 113 Laurel Street

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113 South Laurel Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmarks Criteria as adopted by the Common Council, the site at 113 South Laurel can be recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Historic Landmazk by the Historic Preservation Commission. The building meets the criteria in at least three azeas: 1. Its embodiment of elements of azchitectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent an architectural characteristic or innovation. 2. Its suitability for preservation. 3. Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an excellently preserved example of the Free Classic azchitectural style. The house was constructed in 1903 and possess its original building materials and windows. This home is rated Notable in the 2005 City of South Bend Interim Survey of Historic Sites and Structures. The interior of the home has been completely restored. The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with only minor alterations. AIterations aze limited to enclosure of the reaz first storey porch and its second storey sleeping porch and a new front porch balustrade. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with its builder, Clement Smogor. Clement Smogar emigrated from Poland in 1882 at the age of 6. He became involved with the lumber business in 1897 and in 1912 established the Smogor Lumber Company. He was also president of the Elkhart Lumber and Supply Company and was connected with his father's company, A. Smogor and Sons Coal and Builders' Supply. In addition to being a prominent lumberman he was also a banker. He was active in the organization of the People's State Bank and served as its president. r. ~• ~ ~'t°i~Cl ~t1 ~Evti~= ~j~safC~ JUN - 2 2009 datiN Vav~ a~~ IFI. CIT{ rL~~,~C, sa. ~~~ ,o,