Histrical Landmark - Angela Blvd. Bridge

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RECOMMENDATION The bridge meets the criteria in at least three areas: 1.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detial, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristics or innovation. 2.) Its suitability for preservation. 3.) Its identification with the life of a person of historical significance. The bridge fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of an Arch Melan Bridge of the finest quality and craftsmanship. The bridge is rated a significant twelve.i The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with virtually no changes to the facade in over 55 years. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with William S. Moore, a prominent engineer who served as city engineer for both South Bend and Mishawaka and as the state's first highway engineer. Mr. Moore also pursued a longtime private practice that included the original design for the Logan Bridge in 1922. This bridge was redeicated in honor of him by a resolution of the St. Joseph County Council on the 9th of July, 1976. This resolution officially renamed the bridge from the Logan Street Bridge to the Wm. S. Moore, P.E. Memorial Bridge. Other bridges that Mr. Moore was associated with or designed are the current Angela Bridge and the Ash Road Bridge; as well as the Lexington and McNaughton bridges in Elkhart. Staff finds that the building meets the criteria for designation as a Local Landmark and recommends that the Commission send such a recommendation to the Common Council. jet 3/10/99 JA[1 2 ° d