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)V distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction; or Criteria D has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Ordinarily, cemeteries, birthplaces, graves of historical figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes, structures which have been moved from their original locations, reconstructed historic buildings, properties commemorative in nature, and properties which have received significance within the last 50 years, shall not be considered eliaible for the National Register. However, such properties will pualifv if they are integral parts of historic districts which meet the criteria or if they fall within the categories established by the National Park Service as Criteria Consideration/Exemptions. Evaluation of the Nomination The Sons of Israel Synagogue meets two of the four possible criteria. As cited in the nomination the property meets Criterion A due to the building's use as an early house of worship for an orthodox congregation composed of a number of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and Russia to the area. It also meets Criterion C due to the building's unique Romanesque Revival architecture with its congregants' ethnic roots reflected in its details and styling. It was designed by local South Bend architects Freyermuth and Maurer and constructed by the Indiana Lumber and Manufacturing Builders of South Bend. Staff Comments Staff has evaluated the submitted nomination according to procedures, policies, standards, and criteria established by the National Park Service and the Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology pursuant to Certified Local Government and applicable federal regulations. Staff visited the site and toured the interior and exterior of Sons of Israel Synagogue at various times between 2005 and 2011. The contextual development, format, supplementary documentation and information presented are considered