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June 9, 1975 Page 5 Annual Report Mr. Stivers submitted a prototype for the Annual Report, showing a small line drawing of the South Bend area and - a sketch of Courthouse #2. Mrs. Gilbert submitted an es- timate from Osthimer for $135.00 for 1,000 copies of k.1 x 11" buff, 70 wt. paper, folded in thirds and printed in - brown ink. Ms. Davisson felt this was too high and wonder- ed if Osthimer could use the Instyprint method which would considerably.cut down the cost. Mrs. Gilbert said she would inquire into this. Ms. Davisson suggested that we might even want to procure 2,000 copies since they would be distributed widely. Darden Road Bridge Ms. Sporleder reported that she has not, as yet, called Mr. Lamson about this matter. 9. New Business Union Station Mr. Oxian called on Mrs. Ruth Price who reported that a Mr. Albert Davidson, the current owner of the station, wants to sell it and is asking $37,000.00 for it. He also holds a lease on the tunnels. Since the building was de- clared a landmark by resolution from the Common Council, Mr. Oxian stated that some way should be found to preserve — it. He suggested that perhaps Amtrack could use this build- ing. Mr. Davidson resides in Miami, Florida and as an in= vestor he apparently has no further interest in this build- ing as an historical landmark. Mrs. Price mentioned that the entire interior has been vandalized and that the copper plating from the roof is being systematically removed and taken away. Mr. Oxian stated that perhaps the terminal could be used for a restaurant or shops, but Mrs. Price noted that there would be a problem concerning parking. Mrs. Price said that Congressman Brademas could be contacted for information about possible legislation regarding funds for the preservation of railroad terminals. Mr. Oxian said that the Commission would look into this possibility. Homesteading Ms. Davisson asked where the city stands on this. Mr. Jena, president of the Northwest Property Owners Association, said he had talked with Mr. Hojnacki and was told it has been abandoned. It was suggested that the Commission write Mr. Hojnacki asking just what has been done in this area as the question came up at one of the ICH meetings.