HomeMy WebLinkAbout10153-12 Historic Landmark - 1922 Portag Avenue (Keogan "Hobbit" House)ORDINANCE No. ,o,s =.,=
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
Attest:
Attest:
March 26,
2012
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
March 27,
12
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City Clerk
President of Common Council
Approved and signed by me 3 o —L z
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City Clerk
Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. I 0 t S- 3 s0 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING HISTORIC LANDMARK STATUS FOR THE STRUCTURE
AND REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE KEOGAN "HOBBIT" HOUSE AND
LOCATED AT 1922 PORTAGE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
The building located at 1922 Portage Avenue (the "Property "), in the City of
South Bend, Indiana, is known as the Keogan "Hobbit" House, in part by its association
with George Keogan, famed Notre Dame coach and in part due to the structure's unique
design and construction. The owner of the Property has petitioned the Historic
Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County (the "Commission ") to
have the Property designated as a Historic Landmark pursuant to South Bend City
Ordinance No. 5565 -73, as amended.
The Property is located within the proposed Woodlawn- Kessler Historic District,
in the northwest section of South Bend. The home was built in 1928 and is recognized in
the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory of South Bend with a rating of
"Notable" meaning that the property is above average and that further research may
reveal that the Property is eligible for National Register listing.
The staff of the Commission has prepared a report and recommendation for the
Commission. The Commission has reviewed the request and the Consent of the owner
and has heard and discussed the recommendation of the staff for the designation of the
Property as a Historic Landmark.
Based on the HPC's Local Landmarks Criteria as adopted by the Common
Council, the site at 1922 Portage Avenue has been recommended to the Common Council
for designation as a Local Historic Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission.
The building meets the criteria in at least three areas.
1. Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or
craftsmanship which represent an architectural characteristic or innovation.
The building fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of an unusual blend of
architectural elements from the English Arts and Craft movement and the Tudor Revival
style interpreted in the American Craftsman/Bungalow style. The house is rated
"Notable" in the 2005 Survey as an English Cottage built in 1928 and is unique in South
Bend. It was constructed by the local General Contractor, R. L. Culp, and all of its
materials and appointments were originally from local vendors and merchants.
2. Its suitability for preservation.
The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with
only minor alterations. Alterations are limited to the addition of terraces flanking the
modified entry and the removal or enclosure of the south bay window.
3. Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance.
The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with George E. and Ruby J.
Keogan and Aaron Huguenard. George Keogan was named Notre Dame's basketball and
baseball coach and assistant football coach in 1923. In 20 seasons as the basketball
coach, he won 327 games, the second most in Irish History, a .771 winning percentage.
He never had a losing season at Notre Dame. He was succeeded by his protege, Edward
"Moose" Krause, after his death at age 53. Mrs. Keogan inherited the house and later
married Aaron Huguenard in 1950. Mr. Huguenard was the Secretary of the South Bend
Tribune and the former President of the Indiana Bar Association. He was active in civic,
legal, social, political and business circles. In 1951, he founded the United Fund of St.
Joseph County, in 1952, St. Joseph County Hospital Development, Inc. He was
appointed in 1955 as a Charter member of the University of Notre Dame Law School
Advisory Council.
The Commission has conducted a public hearing, for the purposes of hearing
comments on the designation of the Property as a Historic Landmark and for delivering a
recommendation to the Common Council. Following the public hearing, the Commission
has given its favorable recommendation to the Common Council of the City of South
Bend to designate the Property as a Historic Landmark pursuant to Ordinance No. 5565-
73, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Designation.
The structure and real property known as the Keogan "Hobbit" House and located
at 1922 Portage Avenue, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be and hereby is
designated and established as a Historic Landmark pursuant to Ordinance No. 5565 -73,
as amended.
That such designated and established Historic Landmark is more particularly
described as:
Lots Twenty (20) and Twenty -one (21) of the Woodlawn First
Addition to the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Tax Key No. 18- 2169 -6228 and 18- 2169 -6231
Section 2. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor according to law.
Member of the Common Council
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Mayor of the ity of S15rth Bend, Indiana
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TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred:
BILL NO.
07 -12 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING HISTORIC LANDMARK
STATUS FOR THE STRUCTURE AND REAL PROPERTY
KNOWN AS THE KEOGAN "HOBBIT" HOUSE AND
LOCATED AT 1922 PORTAGE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion,
this bill is being recommended to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation.
This bill was heard by the Zoning and Annexation Committee.
Oliver Davis
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
South Bend and St. Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830
Timothy S. Klusczinski, President
5 March 2012
Phone: 574-235-9798 Fax: 574-235-9578
e- mail: SBSJCHPC@co.st-joseph.in.us
South Bend Common Council
455 County City Building
227 West Jefferson
South Bend, IN 46601 -1830
Dear Members of the Council,
A Certified Local Government
Catherine D. Hostetler, Director
Please find the attached Ordinance which has been prepared for introduction to the
Common Council. The purposed of this Ordinance is to establish the property located at
1922 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana as an historic Landmark. The described real
estate is referenced as Tax Key Number 018 2169 6228.
At its public hearing on 27 February 2012 the Historic Preservation Commission
recommended designation of this property to the Common Council. A copy of the Staff's
review and recommendation regarding this property is also enclosed.
Sincerely,
Catherine D. Hostetler,
Director
COMMISSIONERS
Jerry A. Niezgodski (Vice President) Lynn Patrick (Secretary)
Sandra L. Rossow Kevin Buccellato, R.A.. David Steinhauer,
Michael Voll Alice McLane Architectural Historian
PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK
1922 PORTAGE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF
SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
DECEMBER 2011
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1922 Portage Avenue
Based on the HPC's Local Landmarks Criteria as adopted by the Common Council, the
site at 1922 Portage Avenue can be recommended to the Common Council for
designation as a Local Historic Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The
building meets the criteria in at least three areas:
1 Its embodiment of elements of architectural 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 excellent example of an unusual blend of
architectural elements from the English Arts and Craft movement and the Tudor Revival
style interpreted in the American Craftsman/Bungalow style. The house is rated Notable
in the 2005 Survey as an English Cottage built in 1928 and is unique in South Bend. It
was constructed by the local General Contractor R. L. Culp and all of its materials and
appointments were originally from local vendors and merchants.
The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with only
minor alterations. Alterations are limited to the addition of terraces flanking the modified
entry and the removal or enclosure of the south bay window.
The.building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with George E. and Ruby J. Keogan and
Aaron Huguenard. George Keogan was named Notre Dames basketball and baseball
coach and assistant football coach in 1923. In 20 seasons as the basket ball coach he won
327 games, the second most in Irish History, a .771 winning percentage. He never had a
losing season at Notre Dame. He was succeeded by his protege, Edward "Moose"
Krause after his death at age 53. Mrs. Keogan inherited the house and later married
Aaron Huguenard in 1950. Mr. Huguenard was the Secretary of the South Bend Tribune
and the former President of the Indiana Bar Association. He was active in civic, legal,
social, political and business circles: in 1951 he founded the United Fund of St. Joseph
County, in 1952 St. Joseph County Hospital Development, Inc. He was appointed in 1955
as a Charter member of the University of Notre Dame Law School Advisory Council.
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HISTORIC LANDMARK OWNER CONSENT FORM
I, the undersigned property owner, hereby grant the Historic Preservation
Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County the permission to have
the building located at
1922 Portage
South Bend, Indiana 46616
Declared an architectural landmark under ordinance.
I do also approve of the classification of this building under Group B
Standards.