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„.Landmarks. The properties meet. the criteria in at least four areas: <br />I. [Their] ... value as part of the development, heritage, or culture of <br />... St. Joseph County ...; <br />a- it embodiment of elements of architectural design, details, materials, or <br />craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic •” <br />3. "educational value, and; 11 <br />4. "suitability for preservation." <br />The properties are intact: examples of the work of an important local <br />architect, Shambleau, and a notable architectural firm, Austin and <br />Shambleau. Shambleau and company were personally responsible for much of <br />the areas notable architecture. Protection of intact examples of their <br />work such as these ensures that at least a fraction of their contribution <br />to the local built -environment will be available for the enjoyment and <br />education of future generations. <br />These buildings fulfill the second criteria as significant examples of <br />specific architectural styles --Prairie and Dutch Colonial Revival --and the <br />"design, details, materials, and craftsmanship's of the time. These <br />structures are representative examples of historic architecture that are <br />elsewhere being altered beyond recognition. As such, the buildings have <br />educational value as examples of the culture of past residents of the city. <br />The owner has made every effort to preserve and maintain these structures. <br />It is in the interest of the community as a whole to assist this effort by <br />designating the properties as landmarks. <br />tharles Frederick, Jr. <br />F. Holycross <br />June, 1993 <br />Notes <br />1. Shambleau Research File (Sough Bend: Historic Preservation <br />Commission). <br />2. South Bend Tribune 5-3-75: 12 <br />3. Shambleau Research File. <br />4. Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory survey cards: 1027 E. <br />Wayne, 1029 E. Wayne, 231 S. Eddy; 1979-1988. <br />5. ibid. <br />6. McAlester, Vi.rgini.a and Lee; A_Field Guide to American Houses <br />(New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1.984): 112-114. <br />7. Survey card (231 S. Eddy). <br />8. ibid. <br />9. Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 3: Historic Landmarks <br />Procedure (July 14, 1975). <br />• <br />3 <br />