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• <br />• <br />The site meets the'criteria in at least four areas: <br />1.) Its character, interest and value as part of the development , heritage, <br />or culture of the city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, the state of <br />Indiana , or the United States of America. <br />2.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or <br />craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or <br />innovation. <br />3.) Its educational value. <br />4.) Its suitability for preservation. <br />5.) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical <br />significance. <br />The building fulfills criteria #1 as an early example of a multi -storied <br />commercial structure. It is a prime example of the growth of South Bend's <br />business community, being associated with the oldest Building and Loan <br />Association in Northern Indiana. The Association has a long rich history with <br />South Bend and its people. <br />The building fulfills criteria #2 as the. only example of Commercial Gothic <br />style high rise architecture in the city. The building is rated' an <br />outstanding thirteen in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory <br />and is currently listed in the National Register.. Its design is the work of <br />Austin & Shambleau, the city's premier architectural firm of the era. <br />The building fulfills criteria #3 by its prominent location and the attendant <br />accessibility to the public and its unique character and design. <br />The building fulfills criteria #4 by the integrity of its original <br />construction with few if any exterior alterations. <br />Staff finds that the building meets the criteria for designation as a Local <br />Landmark and recommends that the commission sent such a recommendation to the <br />Common Council. <br />DBD <br />8/11/97 <br />