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NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION • PROPERTY -- 520 East Colfax South Bend, IN 46617 OWNER -- Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana; Northern Regional Office STANDARDS National Register Bulletin #15 (published 6-1-82) subtitled; "Guidelines for Applying the National Register Criteria for Evaluation"; Section IV subtitled; "How to Identify the Type of Significance of a Property"; page 22 under Criterion C states: "Properties may be elgible for the National Register if they embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction." National Register Bulletin #15 (other information same as above); Section VI subtitled; "How to Apply the Criteria Considerations"; page 49 states: "Moved Properties: A property can be elgible if it is a building or structure removed from its original location but which is significant primarily for architectural value ... " further on page 49 of the same document under the heading Guidelines for Considering Moved Properties 1. "In order to be elgible, a moved property significant for architec- tural value must retain sufficient historic features to retain integrity of design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and therefore to convey its architectural significance." further on page 50 of the same document under the same heading 3. "The historic and present orientation, immediate setting, and general environment of a moved property are important factors to consider in determining whether the property is able to convey its architectural qualities or historic associations following a move." further on page 50 of the same document; "A moved property that meets guideline 1 or 2 can be elgible if the property ... and if the setting and the general environment of the old and new sites are similar." RECOMMEDATION The HPC staff recommends in favor of the nomination of the Dille/Probst House at 520 East Colfax in South Bend, IN. to the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination of this property essentially hinges on two factors: 1) the architectural significance of the property; and 2) the move of the property to its present location in 1987 and the concurrent loss of historic fabric and setting. As to the first factor: The Probst House is constructed of yellow Notre Dame brick. This building material is of local origin and plays an important role in the architectural history of South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. The marl used to form the bricks came from pits located on the Notre Dame campus. Deposits were worked on campus from 1846-1899. During this period the brick was used on many Notre Dame buildings as well as several South Bend churches and commercial structures. •