BY DAN HILDEBRAN
Monitor Editor
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The city’s Heritage Commission recently awarded historical plaques to owners of two Keystone Heights houses.
Commission member Kerry Collins and Chair Nina Rothenroth presented the commission’s historic home plaque to George “Eddie” Arnould at 155 S.W. Jasmine Ave. Arnould purchased the home in September 2014.
The large, two-story frame vernacular home was built in 1930 by Inez C. Bryant.
“Eddie’s lovely home sits in the middle of an acre-corner property, amongst beautiful oak trees and landscape in our downtown area,” Rodenroth said. “Our history resources suggest that C.A. Pangborn, originally from Meadville, Pennsylvania, lived in the home for some time. Mr. Pangborn owned the Keystone Lumber Company that was used to build many historic homes in our town.”
Another residence built by Pangborn was honored by commission members when they awarded a plaque to Keith and Patricia Hatch.
Rodenroth said Pangborn built the American Foursquare home in 1926 at 350 South Lawrence Blvd. for his son Donald Edwin Pangborn. Donald was married to Ruth Rogers and also owned the local lumber business.
The Pangborns sold the home in 1947. Since then, there have been six owners, including the Williams family (1947-50), Peters family (1950-64), the Zikes (1964-1977), the Van Dykes (1977-79), the Dixons (1995-2020), and Keith and Patricia Hatch in 2020.
In addition to a residence, the structure has hosted a florist business, hair salon, restaurant and several professional businesses. It is now the home of Hatch Realty Services and also serves as Santa’s headquarters during the Christmas season.
