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historic preservation commissi commission <br /> of south bend and st. joseph county <br /> ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING <br /> south bend,indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 <br /> October 21 , 1992 <br /> Members of the Common Council <br /> • 4th Floor, County-City Building <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> Re : Recommendation for designation of 514 East Indiana Avenue as <br /> a Local Historic Landmark <br /> Dear Council Members : <br /> After due consideration and having held a Public Hearing on <br /> October 19 , 1992 , the Historic Preservation Commission of South <br /> bend and St . Joseph County voted to send to you a recommendation <br /> to designate the property at 514 East Indiana Avenue as a Local <br /> Historic Landmark by ordinance . Attached for your review is a <br /> bill that would do so if approved . <br /> The Historic Preservation Commission has received consent from <br /> the owner of the property, Mrs . Gervae James , for this <br /> recommendation and believes that the property is significant and <br /> worthy of protection for the following reasons : <br /> 1 . the property was constructed for Samuel W. Studebaker , the son <br /> of Henry Studebaker , one of the original founders of the <br /> Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company. In addition the house <br /> was later the residence of other significant South Bend <br /> businessmen -- Clifford M. Lontz and E . Glenmore Wells ; <br /> 2 . the structure was designed by notable local architect Walter <br /> W, Schneider and remains as a fine example of his work. <br /> I will send each of you a report concerning this property to aid <br /> in your decision; I look forward to discussing this proposal <br /> further with you. Thank you for your attention to this matter . <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Fred M. Holycross <br /> Director <br />