620 Portage Avenue

  • Date: 1903
  • Style: American Foursquare
  • District: Chapin Park
  • Rating: Outstanding

The house was built for investment purposes in 1903. Laura Shidler, the widow of Dr. Arthur Shidler and resident of 318 W. Navarre Street, purchased this lot from C. Fassnacht in 1901. The American Foursquare was built for investment purposes in 1903. Edward Twomey, the first resident of this house in 1906, worked for Equitable Life Insurance; and Studebaker was one of his main clients.

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Image credit: Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County

Image credit: Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County
Image credit: Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County