33-18 Establishing Historic Landmark Status- Civil Rights Heritage Center- 1040 West Washington Street

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students from Indiana University South Bend, the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College, and Holy Cross College. We offer regular public events to enrich and educate such as a monthly film and discussion series, open-microphone poetry readings, lectures, exhibitions of local art and history, and more. We also regularly host meetings for various civil rights and social justice organizations, allowing those who fight today's injustices a place to gather and work towards full equality. As all of our activities are funded by Indiana University South Bend, our educational mission is paramount. Further, we believe that activism works best when rooted in an understanding of the challenges communities have faced for generations and the experiences of those who had foughtfor positive changes." 3. Suitability for preservation The building's alterations in 2010 have significantly changed the composition of the structure,but care was undertaken to execute this process in a sympathetic and fa�ade- preserving manner. The primary street-facing facade of the structure is intact. The main swimming chamber to the rear of the lot was demolished and replaced with a contemplative garden and pool. To quote George Garner, again: "In 2010, the building underwent a significant renovation. The building's facade remains virtually unchanged, with the interior structure and the back two- thirds of the original building adapted for 21st century use. While recognizing that there have already been extensive changes to the original structure, we are confident that the work of South Bend Heritage Foundation to transform the space into the IUSouth Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center breathed new life into a building that had, in the late 199os, been targeted for demolition.Historic landmark status confirms and adds protections for future generations, ensuring that the history of this building and the story it tells remains vital."