Historical Landmark - 1240 West Thomas Street

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RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at 1240 W. Thomas has been recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by Historic Preservation Commission. The building meets the criteria in at least three areas: 1.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristics or innovations. 2.) Its suitability for preservation. 3.) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an example of a 1920's Period Revival Style, two-bay, fire station. The building is rated a Significant 11 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with little alteration to the facade. The building is a wonderful example of an early Twentieth Century, Period Revival Style, fire station. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with ??? (the south bend fire department?) 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. 4/29/99 F .-:~ [, ~ a f•t IAA, y ~~'~3 of"3 ~,: ~~tl~ 2 ~ 1999