<605 Portage Avenue>
- Date: 1904
- Style: Queen Anne
- District: Chapin Park
- Rating: Outstanding
Richard and Maude Elbel purchased this property from Fred Keller and built this home in 1904. Prior to 1904, the Elbels resided on Leland Avenue. The Elbel family was very inclined toward music. Richard opened the Elbel Brothers Store, a music and piano shop. There was also an Elbel Band. Both Richard and Maude were active in South Bend's civic affairs and clubs.
