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COA APPLICATION #2020-0302: NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORIC SOCIETY INC. V. SOUTH BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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COA APPLICATION #2020-0302: NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORIC SOCIETY INC. V. SOUTH BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Commissioner Andrews stated that this is disappointing because there has been so much work on the <br />western and central portions of Leeper Park, and that she would like to know what the plans for <br />the eastern portion of Leeper Park really holds. She expressed sadness that they would be'ok' <br />with removing a historic structure and leaving a plaque in its place. Copshaholm is known for <br />being a 'closed' structure — nothing comes in, nothing comes out, and this is a plan to remove a <br />structure from near where it stood originally. This seems counterintuitive. <br />Ms. Erickson clarified that the cabin will not be on site of Copshaholm or its gardens, so it will not take <br />away from the site, at all. Ms. Erickson stated that Venues Parks & Arts did inform them a little <br />of their plans for Leeper Park and that there was little planned with the cabin. Further, Venues <br />Parks & Arts further clarified that some of the Cabin Days activities are against Code, namely, <br />having an open fire, so that activity will need to be scaled back in future cabin days. <br />Commissioner Stalheim asked whether The History Museum had contacted the State Historic <br />Preservation office regarding relisting the cabin on the National Register of Historic Places. <br />Ms. Erickson stated that they had contacted the state office and stated that the HPC had received a letter <br />from that office stating their current position, that best guess is that it is a 50-50 toss up for re- <br />designation. <br />Commissioner Deegan asked if they had considered building a replica of the cabin, instead of moving <br />this one. <br />Mr. Harding stated that, as they were the Northern Indiana Historical Society, it would mean so much <br />more to have the actual building, but that other alternatives have been discussed. <br />Commissioner Deegan clarified that, seeing how the context of the river was so important to the cabin's <br />original placement along a major water way, moving it to a dense residential area seems <br />somewhat counterintuitive to trying to convey the importance of the waterway in the original <br />cabin site's selection, which included the expanse, openness of space; and access to resources <br />via the river. <br />Ms. Erickson stated that they hope to create a visual barrier to separate the residential neighborhood, and <br />that the current site has no visual barrier from the Pumping Station and Reservoir that are <br />immediately adjacent to the cabin. The History Museum is still discussing the interpretation of <br />the site, and that they could build a replica of the cabin, but they consider the original cabin a <br />tool for education which is why it has been saved for so long. <br />Mr. Harding expressed excitement of having the opportunity to have three different historic residences <br />on the Museum's campus is a wonderful draw. <br />Commissioner Gelfman asked if The History Museum was aware that there are plans for reconstructions <br />on Leeper Park east, potentially scheduled for 2021. <br />Ms. Erickson responded in the affirmative, that they had talked to Aaron Perri and John Martinez, <br />Commissioner Gelfman asked if there were any discussions about how the cabin could be integrated into <br />those plans. <br />Mr. Harding stated that Venues Parks & Arts had planned to create additional walking paths around the <br />cabin, but no additional changes were planned. <br />COMMISSION DISCUSSION: <br />Commissioner Tiffany expressed that this is a tough project, that he liked the idea of the cabin being <br />safe, but it is leaving the context of the river. <br />Commissioner Stalheim expressed support for increasing the access and 'programming' of the site but <br />stated his concern for the loss of access to funding available through tax credits and other <br />programs afforded by inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. <br />Commissioner Andrews expressed concern that so much effort and time was spent on'Phase l' of <br />Leeper Park, that it feels like 'Phase 2' of Leeper Park is an afterthought, and that this historic <br />asset isn't getting the same attention as Phase 1. Perhaps they could find another group of <br />'fountain girls' —'cabin girls' who could adopt the cabin and push that forward. Commissioner <br />Andrews further stated that moving the cabin goes against preservation generally, so it is <br />difficult for her to process. <br />
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