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AP4P�NDIX "B" • Dear Jeff: The HPC would like to commend you on your restoration work on your house at 1312 LWE which is in excellent condition compared to its previous state. It is because of the extent of this work that the house was recently able to be reevaluated and rated on the survey when previously it had not been. The rating is based on several factors: architectural style, age, condition, integrity, site, and historical significance and only the exterior of the building is taken into account (although we recognize that you have done a fine job on the interior as well). The recent reevaluation (from unrated to C/9) was because the house was restored to some of its original detail and because it contributes to the continuity and density of the historic neighborhood. It is, however, a style common to the South Bend area for thb turn of the century. In order for the house to be rated a C/10, the porch would need to be appropriately restored. At the present time, the porch posts are too narrow for the scale of the rest of the porch, the balustersare farther apart than they would have been originally, and the latticework of the foundation is not framed in as it would have been. In addition, the porch posts probably would have had simple capitals at the top (see drawing, part a) and pedestals (part b) at the bottom. See the enclosed information for further ideas and call the Commission office if you have questions. A rating higher than a 10 would not be possible unless further historical documentation is uncovered. Such evidence could include association with individuals important to the history of South Bend, the state, or the country, or association with `3 an important historic event. /.I Thank you for you inquiry. Please call the office with any further questions JL -it C'L '4 l�