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John became president of the firm while his brother, Hugo, became vice-president. After Prohibition the company began to again brew beer and was soon producing 50,000 barrels a year. The primary sales area for their products was in northern Indiana and southern Michigan. The firm later built new offices directly across the street at College and Lincolnway West and the old offices were converted into manufacturing space. By 1950 business was stagnating, producing half of the past volume. Brewery officials blamed a federal excise tax of $8.00 per barrel for the decline, for it was a sever burden for a small brewery. The brewery closed November 11, 1950. The firms' ice department, Polar Ice and Fuel, continued to do good business and is still in existence today. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The applicant is proposing to remove the last panel of glass on the College Street fagade, of the first story furniture store and replace it with a fire exit door. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: X The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks: b) ... The Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model... Group `B" Standards C. Renovations 1. Construction and Style — All work should be done in the architectural style and in a technique compatible with that of the original structure. Change that alters, removes, or covers existing significant stylistic detail shall not be permitted. RECOMMENDAITON The applicant is installing an interior, fire exit, stairs to allow the second story to be rented out. The staff has sent an inquiry to Ms. Anderson requesting the proposed use for the second floor. The applicant included drawings with her application but did not submit any specifics on the type or size of door to be installed. The staff finds the. proposal of removing a pane of glass and installing a door to be with in the guidelines, however, a recommendation can not be made until further details regarding the door and door jambs has been submitted. The staff recommends that this application be tabled until such time that the owner provides the requested information.