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TI+RNERJ.R.wooDARB INDIANA LANDMARKS REVITALIZES COMMUNITIES, RECONNECTS US TO OUR HERITAGE AND SAVES MEANINGFUL PLACES. Indimnryrofia ELI LILLY (1885-1977) FounderAk OFFICERS H•.._.DALL ; - - -.'- T.SHEPARB I! hairman' - - _ - - -- INDIANA LANDMARKS MW.RODMAN Clean man TIMOTHY S.SHELLY ~_. -. - _' - Northern Regional Office - Vice Chairman 402 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN46601 MARSH DAVIS 574 2'32 4534/800450 4534/www.indianalandmarks.org President March 5, 2012 - NANCYL.MCMILLAN - - - - Secretary ' THOMASH.KNGLE-� ~- - - - Mr. Marco Mariani "aa."`°°`sh`re`°ry - .-•: Historic Rushton, LLP RALPH G:NOWAR - - Tre°surcr 803 Lincolnway West - It. ROLL MCLAVGHLIN,FAIA South Bend, Indiana 46616 Chairman Emerrtaa auo� A.o'HApNON____,.. Dear Marco SecretaryEmerlto J.REID WILLIAMSON,JR.-� President Emeritus I have reviewed the proposed plans for the rehabilitation of the Rushton Apartment building at 501 W. DIRECTORS : Washington as they pertain to the Preservation Covenants that we will hold on the property. It is an KATHINABAStL.E -_ - ... exciting step to see a project moving forward on this building which has been in severe distress for the _. tndronupolia _ __ _ past fifteen ears. The plans as submitted meet the requirements of the covenants and are approved. P Y. q pp. PARKP.R BEAUCHAMP Wabash : - -p - -This includes the proposal fortheplacement and finish materials of the elevator/stair addition as well - . DWIGHT BUCHER as the proposed window and door schedule. I have also reviewed the proposed in-kind repair of the 't'r°'a - -- various metal features on the building such as the cornice, bay window flashing and parapet cap and DUNCAN CA34PBELL •- .XUALIe - .- ... - -...-_ :_ ' = - - - find those specifications in keeping with the covenants.: Please -submit the a color choice for the . '•;w_._.. ',dARL A. COOK windows, trim and doors once those are developed. - Blnorhtrrnlan IMO?HY CROW LEY I The review of the ro osal-to re lace the existing deteriorated sash with Marvin wood window sash Sash - GARNERS -_'- packs was an aspect of the project which received a great deal of analysis and consideration: Indiana'- - - - Indiandporis _. _ '+ _ndmarks has a stated and practiced preference for the retention of historic windows where they can PHenLIP J' cics ., - -. : - be reasonably rehabilitated and /.Orpunusual or -significant desi characteristics. Lhave been Y possess'� Greencastle , MELIssA aLAZE ` : involved with the Rushton for over a decade managing a Receivership that undertook interior clean B°annhe _- :; • out, roof replacement and significant structural repair and stabilization. Looking ahead -the .pro jectaeam ., JOSEPH L.HITrrTxtNGSRv"- - -- also evaluated the expected full renovation options and costs. Throughout that analysis the _condition of IndIndianapolis- CHRISTINE H,KECK '=�'• - _ . --the existing sash (where they were in place) and the -number -of units that required significant, repair `Y = Evanavnle ' :,-• -;•:' _ -was, investigated.. There are a significant number of missing sash and of the existuig sash an equally LINDA L.st�rres = -.=high number ofunits that -require -significant repair. The existing units are a'simple one.over:oine-double:- _ Lujanaporly EATaZA -'- -"___ _ - hung sash. For.those reasons,we.believe that replacement of the remaining andAeteriorated sash--.,--,-- BILL ?�?!��s�e�h�•_•.•:•_ presents the best path forward. The Marvin Sash packs are a'reasonable replacement of the existing RICHARD E.MCUNIGHT -- units and provide a match of the existing window dimensions. By leaving the existing frame in place . Nex-Caatle the windows will appear the same as their original corifi configuration. Additionally, the double glazing pp Y' g g CLAYTON C.MILLER�-"" Indianaporit _ -- afforded by the new units will allow removal of the non-contributing aluminum_ storm windows - ; RPD J. NATiori' -� - , . - = returning the original visual dimensions of the sash and frame on the exterior: - TcrreHua[c - - ANDREW S.POTTS•.•-`__ Washingtort,DC Please forwardthe additional requested information once it developed. If Lcan be of any assistance Jor. I;oF�LBT R on the project moving forward please do not hesitate to call.-_- .titsper MAR'YA MERNITZ ROSE__ --- Indianapolis :.....-.._..-.. --- ..__._._. ERIC HOWLAN'U 1 - - Indianapolis __................ _._.__._- AMOSSCHWARTZ. K.TITCKER Todd A. Zeige Director, Northern Regional Office JAN T. WALKER , ', - _". , -• - . _ - - - . - - - Indianapolis = GENE IYARREN,JR. —' Evansville TI+RNERJ.R.wooDARB INDIANA LANDMARKS REVITALIZES COMMUNITIES, RECONNECTS US TO OUR HERITAGE AND SAVES MEANINGFUL PLACES. Indimnryrofia