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South Bend and St. Joseph County <br />HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION <br />227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD <br />SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830 <br />Phone: 574-235-9798 Fax: 574-235-9578 <br />e-mail: historic@michiana.org <br />Lynn A. Patrick, President A Certified Local Government Catherine D. Hostetler, Director <br />Monday, February 7, 2005 <br />Jim Reilman, INDOT <br />100 North Senate Avenue <br />Room N755 <br />Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2228 <br />Dear Mr. Reilman: <br />Per your request concerning the restoration of the historic lights on the Michigan <br />Street / IN 933 Bridge, also known as the Leeper Bridge, I have referred the matter to the <br />members of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and Saint Joseph County. <br />Though the Commission does not have jurisdiction, technically, over the color of the <br />restored light fixtures, the Commission would recommend and advise the use of black. One <br />Commission member noted the similarity of the Leeper Bridge to the bridges of Paris, France <br />that also have black historic lighting. <br />The Commission is sincerely appreciative of your fine work and the inclusion of the <br />Commission within the discussions and progress of this project. We can't wait to see the <br />lights! <br />Best <br />regards, <br />u e L. Schutte, <br />Assistant Director <br />Cc: Catherine Hostetler, Director <br />Lynn Patrick, President <br />Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable <br />COMMISSIONERS <br />Mary Jane Chase (Secretary) Gerald Udak <br />Martha Choitz (Vice President) John Oxian (Treasurer) Diane Wrobel-Illes <br />Catherine Hostetler Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) John Livingston (Attorney) <br />