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10 <br />historic reservatio co commission <br />on <br />of south bend and st. joseph county <br />ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING <br />south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 <br />February 11, 1988 <br />STAFF REPORT <br />Application for Landmark Status. <br />RE: COUNCIL OAK TREE <br />Highland Cemetery <br />South Bend, IN 46628 <br />Proposal : <br />Honorary local landmark status is being requested for the Council Oak Tree <br />in conjunction with Hoosier Celebration '88. <br />Standards: <br />A landmark must be rated at least an S/11 on the Indiana Historic Sites and <br />Structures Inventory and must be evaluated according to the following <br />criteria: <br />a. Its character, interest, or value as part of the development, <br />heritage, or culture of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, <br />the State of Indiana, or the United States of America; <br />b. its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, <br />materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural <br />characteristic or innovation; <br />C. its educational value; <br />d. its suitability for preservation; <br />e. its location as the site of a significant historical event; and./or <br />f . its identification with the life of a. person or persons of <br />historical significance. <br />Evaluation: <br />The subject tree and site is rated 0/13 on the Indiana Historic Sites and <br />Structures Inventory. <br />Criterion a: The tree and site is significant in Colonial American history <br />as the site where LaSalle met with the Miami Indians to form an <br />alliance in the 1680's. The tree is approximately 400 years old. <br />Criterion b: Not applicable. <br />Criterion c: Its unique character and history is extremely important in <br />the education of the community about this historic period. <br />Cr, i ter i on d: The tree has been w1e 1 1 -preserved by the owner, including the <br />use of structural supports and other life-saving measures. <br />