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Eric Holcomb, Governor Cameron F. Clark, Director Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology∙402 W. Washington Street, W274·Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739 Phone 317-232-1646∙Fax 317-232-0693·dhpa@dnr.IN.gov The DNR mission: Protect, enhance, preserve and wisely use natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana’s citizens through professional leadership, management and education. www.DNR.IN.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer April 13, 2020 Justin Tyrrell Indiana Community Action Association 1745 West 18th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Federal Agency: Department of Health & Human Services Re: Information concerning lead abatement at 713 W. LaSalle Avenue (DHPA No. 25242) Dear Mr. Tyrrell: Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. § 306108) and 36 C.F.R. Part 800, the staff of the Indiana State Historic Preservation Officer (“Indiana SHPO”) has conducted an analysis of the material s dated and received on March 19, 2020, for the above indicated project in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Based on the submitted information and the documentation available to the staff of the Indiana SHPO, we have not identified any currently known archaeological resources listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (“NRHP”) within the proposed project area. However, this identification is subject to the ground -disturbing project-related activities remaining within areas disturbed by previous construction of a recent and non-historical nature. If archaeological deposits are encountered from the post -contact period, they will be evaluated regarding their eligibility for the NRHP in consultation with the staff of the Indiana SHPO. Please contact our office if such deposits are encountered. The archaeological recording must be done in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation” (48 F.R. 44716) and a report of the archaeological documentation must be submitted to our office for review and comment. In regard to buildings and structures within the probable area of potential effects, we have noted the West LaSalle Avenue Historic District which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 2013. The Bernhard Neitzel house located at 713 West LaSalle Avenue is a contributing resource to the historic district. Additionally, the house is considered a local landmark governed by South Bend Historic Preservation Commission ordinances. We understand that a portion of the scope of work includes three alternatives for thirty-two windows in the home. These project alternatives include: (1) installing custom wood replacement windows; (2) installing vinyl replacement windows; (3) removing lead based paint from friction surfaces, encapsulation of components and re-installing historic sash with vinyl jamb liners; and (4) complete restoration of existing wood windows to include removal of a ll of the lead based paint and repair of existing counterbalance system. From the photographs provided, it appears that the existing windows are historic and original to the house. According to Standard number two of the ‘Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation,’ original windows should be retained and repaired. We note that staff of the South Bend Historic Preservation Commission have toured the property and assessed a selection of windows which they believe are in good and repairable condition. Based on the information provided up to this point in the process, we believe that restoration of the windows is the appropriate treatment, and that the full restoration alternative is the most preferable option to preserve the historic integrity of the Bernard Neitzel house. We note that approval of the South Bend Historic Preservation Commission is also required for the exterior aspects of this project, and that the Commission and staff also serve as a consulting party to the Section 106 review. It is our understanding