Resolution 01-2024 - 10 Most Endangered

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deferred maintenance, water damage and deteriorating masonry. 4. The Knights of Columbus (316 West Jefferson Boulevard) owned by H&G DOWNTOWN SB LLC, the structure stands within the Downtown South Bend Historic Multiple Resource Area (NR-0708.08); built in 1924 and rated Significant, the structure was originally built as the meeting hall of the Knights of Columbus and subsequently used as various night clubs, restaurants and offices; now currently vacant; it is exhibiting deteriorating cornice, masonry, terra cotta and roof. 5. Burke Building (1019 South Michigan Street), owned by DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT CITY OF SOUTH BEND; originally built for Morris Burke in 1928; "Significant -rated" structure housed various businesses on the street level and apartments on the second floor; an established City of South Bend Local Landmark (Ordinance #9081-2000); and exhibiting vacant/unused condition, deteriorating interior structure. 6. Cozy Theater/Linden Theatre (1635 Linden Avenue), owned by SMITH LEGACY PROJECT, INC.; built in 1926, as a theatre; and exhibiting vacant/unused condition, and deteriorating masonry. 7. Carriage House/ (519 1/2 South St. Joseph Street) owned by ZORAN WILBURN SUPERIOR LIVING FACILITIES, was built 1900 as a coach house and residence; A "Significant Rated" structure within the Taylor's Field Local Historic District (Ordinance #8952-98); exhibiting vacant/unused condition, structural compromise and deteriorating masonry. 8. Greene Elementary School (24702 Roosevelt Road) owned by SCHOOL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, was built in 1929 as a consolidated elementary and high school replacing several smaller school houses; exhibiting vacant/unused condition. 9. Twin Branch Power Plant Screen House (13200 Jefferson Road) owned by INDIANA MICHIGAN ELECTRIC CO; built in 1925 to screen debris from the intake water used for the steam power generation at the nearby coal power plant; exhibiting vacant/unused condition. 10. The State Theater (212-216 South Michigan Street) owned by TOSCANA CAPITAL GROUP LLC, the structure was built in 1919 as the "Blackstone Theater;" listed on the National Register of Historic Places within the Downtown South Bend Historic Multiple Resource Area (NR- 0708.03); and exhibiting vacant/unused condition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission as follows: 1. The Commission expresses the strongest support for the preservation of these properties, 2. The Commission advocates for the deployment of available local financial resources to assist property owners in stabilization, restoration, and rehabilitation efforts;