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0- <br />0 <br />APPEND I X "D" 9:85 <br />historic preservation commission <br />of south bend and st. joseph county <br />Site Inspection Report <br />Date Address <br />Sept. 9, 1985 <br />502 E. LaSalle <br />--- (141-56135-597) <br />Planner <br />K. Kiemnec & E. Straw <br />Participants <br />Description 502 E. LaSalle is a two story, brick commercial structure with a pressed <br />tin cornice. <br />The first floor of the main (N) facade has undergone extensive remodeling and there <br />is no evidence of the original storefront remaining. The second story of the main <br />(N) facade contains three windows which have had the sills and sash removed and <br />replaced by glass blocks. <br />In addition all windows and doors on the west facade have been blocked shut and two <br />large signs placed on the north end. <br />Remarks <br />Although the cornice of the building is in excellent condition and an outstanding <br />example of a late l9th century commercial cornice, the remainder of the structure <br />is lacking in integrity. The major alteration to the store front and the blocking <br />up of all windows and doors detracts from the original character of the structure. <br />Therefore, based on the survey criteria, the staff recommends a rating of <br />Contributingl10 unless substantial restoration work is done. <br />