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The building fulfills criteria #2 because of the unique, ornate terra cotta second <br /> storey fagade. The Avon Theatre is the only surviving example of a small theatre <br /> in South Bend. <br /> The Commission has conducted a public hearing, for the purposes of hearing <br /> comments on the designation of the Avon Theatre as a Historic I.,andmark and for <br /> delivering a recommendation to the Common Council, and following the public hearing, <br /> the Commission has given its favorable recommendation to the Common Council of the <br /> City of South Bend to designate the Avon Theatre as a Historic Landmark pursuant to <br /> Ordinance No. 5565-73, as amended. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED I3Y THE COMMON COUNCIL <br /> OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: <br /> Section 1. Designation. <br /> The structure and real property known as the Avon Theatre and located at 307 <br /> South Michigan Street, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be and hereby are <br /> designated and established as a Historic Landmark pursuant to Ordinance No. 5565-73, <br /> as amended. <br /> That such designated and established Historic Landmark is more particularly <br /> described as: <br /> The North 44.75 feet of Lot Numbered Two Hundred Ninety-six <br /> (296) as shown on the recorded Original Plat of the Town, now <br /> City of South Bend, <br /> Tax Key No. 18-3008-027801 <br /> Section 2. I?ffective Date. <br /> This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the <br /> Common Council and approval by the Mayor according to law. <br /> Member of the Common Counci <br /> ATTEST: <br /> ,{�� CAI,, <br /> City Clerk old egg <br />