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City of South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Guidelines 144 <br />Established 1992 (Ordinance 8308-92) <br />History of River Bend <br />Unique District Character Preservation <br />Public Infrastructure <br />The riverfront character of the district shall be retained. If erosion control efforts become necessary to preserve the riverbank, they should involve processes and materials consistent with the natural beauty of the banks . The development of boat landings, access points, scenic overlooks or terraces should be done in such a way as to avoid obstructing the view of the river and its banks . Unsightly brush, weeds, and dead or diseased trees should be removed . The erection of high walls or barriers which would alter the relationship of the houses and the river is prohibited . The introduction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the district shall be prohibited . Utility poles with high intensity overhead lights shall not be used on main thoroughfares . <br />Private Site Work & Buildings <br />The district is characterized by its proximity to downtown South Bend and its location adjacent to Leeper Park and along the St . Joseph River. The district encompasses: two blocks of Riverside Drive beginning at Marion Street (from 503 Riverside Drive north) and ending at Bartlett Street; two lots on the north side of Navarre Street just west of the alley behind Riverside Drive; the north side of Hammond Place; the east side of St. Joseph Street between Hammond Place and Bartlett Street; and the south side of Bartlett Street between St. Joseph and Riverside Drive. The district contains 45 residences and their adjacent outbuildings. The district is composed of mid-sized houses ranging in styles from American Foursquare, Queen Anne, Free Classic, and Colonial Revival. Several simple gable-front, gabled-ell, and cross-gable houses are also located in the district. <br />District Addendums: River Bend Local Historic District <br />River Bend Local Historic District <br />DRAFT