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COWLES HOUSE 19701 COWLES This is a Cross -Gabled house with Gothic features which was constructed in 1875 by Frederick Rufus Cowles, a pioneer resident of St. Joseph County and craftsman. The house passed from one generation of the Cowles family to another until it was inherited by Frederick Cowles' great grandson, Wayne Plank. SMITH FARM 51991 ASH ROAD This house is an interesting example of the combination of the Cross Gable and Italianate styles of architecture. It has the roof line and style of a Cross Gable with the window features of an Italianate. It was built in 1875 by John G. Smith, a prominent area farmer who owned and operated the family farm until his death in 1917. The property remained in the Smith family until 1927 when it was sold to Lester Kline. METZGER FARM 14309 ADAMS ROAD This Greek Revival style house was built in 1847 by Mr. Metzger, it is the third oldest home in Harris Township. Mr. Metzger was a native German clock maker and one of the first settlers of Harris Township. He farmed the land most of his life eventually passing the land to his son-in- law, Alexander Metzger. He operated the farm and ventured into the cattle business with his dad. The property remained in the Metzger family until 1960. NATIONAL REGISTER In 2000 the HPC commissioned the preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for two single site properties. MUESSEL/DREWERY'S BREWERY COMPLEX. 1408 ELWOOD This nomination was accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission and recommended to the Mayor and State Review Board for placement on the National Register. The State Review Board is in the process of reviewing the nomination with the hopes of completing a recommendation with in the early part of 2001. SOUTH BEND BREWERING ASSOCATION This nomination was accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission and recommended to the Mayor and State Review Board for placement on the National Register. The State Review Board is in the process of reviewing the nomination with the hopes of completing a recommendation with in the early part of 2001. OTHER NATIONAL REGISTER ACTIVITIES The HPC has received and reviewed two new National Register applications during this period which originated outside the commission's own activities. They are, the Wertz-Bestle Farm, - - - 51387 Portage Road and Evergreen Hill, located at 59449 Keria Trail.