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309 South Michigan <br /> THE AVON THEATRE <br /> Based on the HPC's Local Landmarks Criteria as adopted by the Common Council, the <br /> site at 309 South Michigan can be recommended to the Common Council for designation <br /> as a Local Historic Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The criteria are <br /> as follows: <br /> 1. Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or <br /> craftsmanship which represent an architectural characteristic or innovation. <br /> 2. Its suitability for preservation. <br /> 3. Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. <br /> The building fulfills criteria#1 as a re-repurposed 1900 commercial structure that in 1926 <br /> was developed into the Strand Theatre which opened in 1927. The unique two storey <br /> terra cotta facade was installed at this time. The first storey was remodeled in 1949 at the <br /> same time as the interior was updated, modernized and was re-named The Avon Theatre <br /> The building fulfills criteria##2 because of the unique, ornate terra cotta second storey <br /> facade. The Avon Theatre is only surviving example of a small theatre in South Bend. <br /> Filed <br /> g <br />