Historical Landmark - 302 West Washington

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RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at 302 W. Washington 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 excellent example of a late 19th Century Romanesque Style Church. The building is rated an Outstanding 13 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with virtually no alterations to the facade. The building is a wonderful example of the rich and extravagant Romanesque style of architecture. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with the First Presbyterian Church and its congregation, which included many of South Bend's most prominent citizens, such as, Horatio Chapin, Joseph D. Oliver and Charles F. Cunningham. 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. rls 10/5/99 01 ~.`ve ~L G yFi ti.O is S. v ~::~'~tlev Q C T ?_ ~ 199