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historicpreservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 May 27, 1986 Contact Karen Kiemnec at Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County, 284-9798. For immediate release DEDICATION & PRESS CONFERENCE FOR RIVERSIDE DRIVE HISTORIC DISTRICT On Sunday, June 1, 1986 at 2:30 p.m., the residents of Riverside Drive, City Officials of South Bend, the Historic Preservation Commission, and friends will gather to officially dedicate the Riverside Drive Historic Preservation District and to celebrate the history of the area. The event will take place in front of 1007 Riverside Drive, near the intersection of that street with California and Leland Avenues. The 1890 Queen Anne style house, one of the oldest in the district, was and members of preservation organizations will be with us to dedicate this, the fourth local historic district in South Bend. The Riverside district which includes all buildings facing Riverside Drive from Angela Blvd. to Lafayette Street is an excellent example of a cohesive early twentieth century suburban neighborhood. Architectural styles represented include Queen Anne, Period Revival, American Foursquare, Bungalow, and Prairie designed by local architectural firms such as Austin (also lived in the neighborhood) & Shambleau, Ernest Young, and W. W. Schneider. The homes have been consistently well-maintained over the years indicating the residents' pride in their neighborhood. The Dedication will also be the occasion for the Historic Preservation Com- mission to present to the neighborhood its just -published standards. The standards, which were tailor-made for the area with input from the residents and the Commission, offer guidelines for renovation and new construction and give a brief history of the neighborhood. built for Edward Chapin and moved to its present location in 1912. Mayor Roger Parent and First District Councilperson, Mr. Joseph Serge along with other public officials and members of preservation organizations will be with us to dedicate this, the fourth local historic district in South Bend. The Riverside district which includes all buildings facing Riverside Drive from Angela Blvd. to Lafayette Street is an excellent example of a cohesive early twentieth century suburban neighborhood. Architectural styles represented include Queen Anne, Period Revival, American Foursquare, Bungalow, and Prairie designed by local architectural firms such as Austin (also lived in the neighborhood) & Shambleau, Ernest Young, and W. W. Schneider. The homes have been consistently well-maintained over the years indicating the residents' pride in their neighborhood. The Dedication will also be the occasion for the Historic Preservation Com- mission to present to the neighborhood its just -published standards. The standards, which were tailor-made for the area with input from the residents and the Commission, offer guidelines for renovation and new construction and give a brief history of the neighborhood.