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RECOMMENDATION <br />Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by <br />the Common Council, the building at 1253 Diamond has been recommended to the <br />Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by Historic Preservation <br />Commission. <br />The building meets the criteria in at least three areas: <br />1.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship <br />which represents an architectural characteristics or innovations. <br />2.) Its suitability for preservation. <br />3.) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. <br />The building fulfills criteria #1 as an example of a 1920's Vernacular Style house. The <br />building is currently rated a Contributing 9 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures <br />Inventory. <br />The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with little <br />alteration to the facade. The building is a wonderful example of the popular American <br />Vernacular Style with some Craftsman influences. <br />The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with ??? <br />Staff finds that the building meets the criteria for designation as a Local Landmark and <br />recommends that the Commission send such a recommendation to the Common Council. <br />4/29/99 <br />