Establishing Historical Landmark Statuse for the Elbel House located at 806 Leland Ave.

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2. Its suitability for preservation. The building fulfills criteria #2 by by the integrity of the original construction, being completely intact architecturally on the exterior, including siding, ornate trim, original front and back doors, and all but one of the original first and second floor windows. 3. Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with its association with Richard Elbel, president of Elbel Brothers Music Store, and director of the South Bend Orchestra. Richard also served on the South Bend Parks Commission, being the only charter member to serve continuously until his retirement in 1939. He was instrumental in obtaining grants of land from property owners from Leeper Park northward, providing for the beginnings of what would become the Riverside Drive Parkway. In 1963, the golf course under development on the extreme northwest edge of South Bend was named in his honor. The Commission has conducted a public hearing, for the purposes of hearing comments on the designation of the Property as an 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 Elbel House and located at 806 Leland 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: Lot 11 Shetterly Place I't Addition.