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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 1999AGENDA OF THE MONTHLY MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Monthly Meeting County Commissioners' 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Monday, April 19, 1999 7th Floor County -City Building 1. Call to Order II.Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 1999 -0308 - 510 S. St. Joseph, remodel project 2. 1999 -0312 - 1215 Riverside, Code compliances 3. 1999 -0405 - 344 S. Sunnyside, landscape U exterior work 4. 1999- 0405 -2 - 1077 Riverside, backyard fence 5. 1999 -0409 - 739 Bronson, cable fence B. Local Landmark Second Reading 1. 3016 Portage Avenue - Portage Manor (see previous packet for report) 2. 911 Golden(see previous packet for report) C. Local Historic District - Second Reading 1. Cushing Street Proposed Local Historic District III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. March 16, 1999 B. Treasurer's Report (see attached print out) C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts 2. Historic Landmarks 3. Standards and Maintenance E. Staff Reports 1. CofA Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal 3. Miscellanous activities & Grants VI.Old Business V. New Business 1. First Reading Proposed Local Landmarks a. 1240 W. Thomas - Firehouse #4 b. 1253 Diamond c. 120 W. LaSalle - Hoffman Hotel d. 14600 Adams Road - Harris Prairie Cemetery e. 614 North Sherman f. 219 East South (owner is against landmarking) V. NEW BUSINESS 2. Upgrade rating for 123 W. North Shore Drive from C/9 to S/l 1 3. Rate the Angela Street Bridge to S/ 12 4. Accept or Approve National Register Nominations a. 1636 Lincolnway West - South Bend Brewery b. 51387 Portage - Wertz - Bestle Farm VI. Hearing if Visitors VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters VIII. Adjournment eke- 1 Y �C_GP i LK Gf e J.,--A R[3 I& e ,'- ! t.1 , L..- S" 1 /al i� I` 0 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION — 1999 -0308 PROPERTY — 510 S. St. Joseph South Bend, IN. OWNER —Jeffrey Berndt DESIGNATION — LHD -TF RATING — Contributing CA 0 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was more then likely built in 1894 by Mary Taylor Nicar and her husband, Virginius Nicar, as rental property. Mrs. Nicar was the daughter of South Bend pioneer, Col. Samuel Taylor. The first renter was Chester J. Reynolds, a purchasing agent for the Studebaker Corporation. Mr. Reynolds resided here until 1906, after which the house stood vacant until 1914 when Silas and Etta Jackson rented the house. Mr. Jackson was employed with the Indiana Lumber Company, they resided here until 1916. In 1920 Mary Taylor Nicar sold the house to August and Ella Landgraff, Mr. Landgraf was retired, he and his wife lived in this house until his death in 1940. Mrs. Landgraf remarried during the mid 1940's to Gilbert Nash and continued to reside in the house until 1945. Mr. & Mrs. Nash moved to 522 S. St. Joseph and used 510 S. St. Joseph as a rental. Mrs. Nash continued to own the house until her death in 1964 at age 84. Mr. Nash quit his claim on the house to Mrs. Nash's niece, Clara Muntinga Hill in 1966. Ms. Hill used the house as a rental until 1970 when she sold it to Irvin Detweiler. Mr. Detweiler divided the house into four apartment units. He rented it out for 12 years, selling it to Curtis B. Thewed in 1982. Mr. Thewed owned the house until 1992 when he sold it to Jeffrey Berndt. Mr. Berndt restored the structure then sold it to James mcCune in 1995. Mr. Berndt purchased the property back in 1999. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to demolish a two story rear block addition and build a second floor landing and stairs over rear porch to allow access to a second floor apartment. RECOMMENDATION The applicant's desires are certainly worthwhile and extremely likely to be approved but there are no details concerning item #3. Demolition of the addition (concrete block) is allowable but drawings, etc must be provided. Staff recommends referral to committee if the commission as a whole cannot finalize approval at this time. i �tt I� y ,;;.•: : '; ..- °�"'�'�r��'�•- .. • " " Grp „ r „ �, • 1• .F.�Rs S . y . .�... "' r�. ` L � T t, �'•?dr TT 3 i:: i• fir.'• i'e �i �� \:., f — . �v'd' i r IL I va lu -1 -- 7 4! 1 Yl7199 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION — 1999 -0312 PROPERTY — 1215 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN. OWNER — Logan DESIGNATION — LHD -RSD RATING — Contributing C /10 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built in 1902 by the Portage Land Company, which was operated by, president, H.G. Miller and secretary, Byron B. Miller. The Company rented the house out to Howard &Emily Webster, a roadmaster for C.I. & S. Railroad, for the first six years. In 1908 Byron B. Miller sold the house to Burr F. Augustine for $4,350.00 Mr. Augustine was born in New Carlisle on September 5, 1869. He married Ethlyn Baldwin on June 26, 1895, a year later the couple moved to Kansas City, Missouri so Mr. Augustine could work for the Derdoff Lumber Company. IN 1903 they moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he worked for the Lewis Verner Sawmill Company. Three years later the couple returned to South Bend where Mr. Augustine started his own wholesale lumber dealership, which he would continue to own and operate for over 39 years. Mr. Augustine remained active in business as well as in politics until his death in 1945 at age 75. His wife Ethlyn continued to live in the house until 1951 when she sold it to Harold W. Kinsey. Mr. Kinsey was the chief auditor of the Standard Oil Company. He and his family resided in the house until 1969 when they sold it to Deane and Judith Jenney. The house exchanged hands four more times before it was purchased by the current owners, Logan Council for the Retarded of St. Joseph County, in 1985. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to install a new fire escape on the west side of the house on the first floor (see diagram). This is a suggestion from the State of Indiana Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration. RECOMMENDATION Based upon a telephone conversation with Mr. Richard Powers of this department, he stated that if the fire drill results of the home improve there will be no need to add the new fire escape. This office advises that the matter be discussed with the applicant and/or placed into committee. LOGAN, Discover Nfe Potehtlal 11 March 1999 3621 Boland Drive - Historic Preservation Commission of P.O: Box -1049 - South Bend, IN 46624 South Bend & St. Joseph County 1123 County -City Building (219) 289 -0385 South Bend, IN. 46601 Fax: (219) 233 -6149 e -mail address: logan @michiana.org web site: www.logancenter.org To Whom It May Concern: Recently the LOGAN home located at 1215 North Riverside Drive was surveyed by the Indiana Department of Health and Services. During that survey we were found to be out of compliance with Life Safety Code Standards (the standards for all group -homes for - developmentally disabled -persons). - - Recreation & Leisure Services Accredited by: The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities `{l t I y, acili Manager Resoyrces & OAAortwilf es for Persohs with DisaP&Pies Enclosed please find an "APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF Affiliates: APPROPRIATENESS" to add an additional exit on the ground level of the house per mandate of the applicable standards. Adult Day Services Building Blocks LOGAN feels that the addition of this exit and the small railed - Early Childhood Program stoop will not detract from the appearance of the property and will Community Living not detract from the value of any neighboring property.. We would Services ask that the Commission grant the Certificate of Appropriateness so the citation of non - compliance can be eliminated. Employment Services Logan Industries We thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter. Protective Services Recreation & Leisure Services Accredited by: The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities `{l t I y, acili Manager Resoyrces & OAAortwilf es for Persohs with DisaP&Pies Pursuant to a survey by the Indiana Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration, of 26 January 1999, the house owned and operated by LOGAN as a group home located at 1215 North Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN, the following citation of deficiency regarding the Life Safety Code was issued. This survey was conducted by one Robert Booher, Life Safety Code Specialist. The citation was based upon the following K 032, NFPA 101 Standard: Life Safety Code Standard: 'At least two acceptable exits that do not involve windows and remote from each other are provided, at least one path of travel shall be provided that does not traverse any space exposed to unprotected vertical openings, or common living spaces. 21- 2.2.3.3 This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: 1. Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to insure i of 5 sleeping rooms was provided with two exits which did not involve windows, and at least one exit with a path of travel that did not traverse any space . exposed to common living areas such as living_ rooms, dining rooms and kitchens. Findings include: A. Based upon observation at 3:18 p.m. on 1.26.99, the only exit from the first floor sleeping room that did not involve the use of the window was to traverse the short corridor that exited into the dining room, a common living space. ' From the dining room the client could go into the living room, and exit using the front door, or into the kitchen and exit through the back door. Per interview with the Supervised Living Manager at 3:18 p.m. on this same date, the client sleeping in the first floor sleeping room has a physician's order to be on the first floor due to seizures. As a result, it could not be assured this client in the first floor sleeping room would be able to move to safety during a fire. In order to accommodate the above citation and have it removed from the record of the house located at 1215 North Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN, LOGAN proposes to the South Bend Historical Development Commission the following request: To cut a doorway directly from the downstairs bedroom to the exterior of the house on the north side, first floor (please see attached photographs with markings as to location of the doorway). The doorway would be cut through the exterior wall of the house and a stoop approximately 48 inches by 48 inches complete with banister around the stoop with steps leading to the ground surface complete with hand railings. An exterior door (3 - -0 x 6 - -8) in keeping with the exterior of the house would be installed with hardware in keeping with regulations of the Life Safety Code. The 48 inch x 48 inch stoop would be constructed of pressure treated lumber and after appropriate time of aging, painted the same color as the house (treated lumber if not allowed to age will reject paint, allowing the paint to peel after only a few months -- recommended aging time is six months). LOGAN feels that this will not detract from the value of the house noi-from the historical prospective of the neighborhood. We would ask that the Commission review this request and give a favorable decision so the needed changes can be made and the citation of non compliance removed from the records. f ip ri T tT J� ` i f 4d 7.. ti V -.T i „F'.. .I �...N =I i .'� .- �•� '�"�T�1JIR 1 '��Ir.4 • "0.+. � / �.R� • .M- ..i �.•4� r, . � o , ^ •mss �`, . � t i, �' �{ :•`1',r�,.1r may mar,. 0.;.w., of sh op qft { 1i 111 1 �,•�� • � � � r 4 . • �.� . , '1111 � i •/ 11r t. `.-1�r j•Mu.M -s, ��.,.Mr� h: -�` �,.. pt .fjj,�,�'•".:ft ?• •i S�ti.�{i r,t!;,• ., �-�'SY F : F� { .� , �,,��, � - tc' � `• V a t t' • r •'l.:1.•Ir +•rt( Ir'�tt ,_ ��i� /r�i;� ��\ jr. _ hltil +A t0. ....` N•. RAJ. 1 ♦�R �, -7 � •� �M.. ts T 1 ) G ,'! � 7 Y i r • ; t •' I R n� � .. r �• r to 1 1 �s•: i 7 Tw— r CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1999 -0405 PROPERTY — 344 S. Sunnyside South Bend, IN. OWNER — Robert & Emee Miller DESIGNATION — LHD -EW RATING — Non - Contributing STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE /HISTORIC CONTEXT This Colonial Revival style house was built in 1948 by J. Benson and Elsie Ball. Mr. Ball was a division manager with the Indiana & Michigan Electric Company. The couple owned the house for only two years, selling it to Indiana Franklin Realty Inc., in 1950. The realty company rented the house to various people until 1965 when it was sold to George & Phyllis Plaut. Mr. Plaut was a labor consultant for Clark Equipment. Mr. & Mrs. Plaut resided in this house until 1971 when they sold it to John Robert & Sharon Deering. Mr. Deering was the treasurer for Hickey Construction. They lived here until 1975 when the house was sold to Ronald L. Schwanke, who in turn sold it to the current owners, Robert & Emee Miller in 1992. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to, relandscape, replace roof, replace siding and build portico over front entrance. STANDARDS Preservation Guidelines for East Wayne Street Historic District: b) .... the guidelines for the East Wayne Street District follow the Rehabilitation model... I. Environment I.A. District Environment . Recommended Whenever possible, the original features should be restored. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the buildings, sidewalks or streets that are causing deterioration to those elements should be removed. As much natural vegetation as possible should be preserved. If large shrubs become unsightly, to the point of detracting from the historic character of the house or site, they should be cut back and allowed to rejuvenate. Dead and diseased material should be selectively removed. Trees and major landscaping elements that must be removed for one reason or another should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS I.A. Prohibited Signs ... major landscaping items ... which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. I.B. Building site, Landscaping & Accessories Required Major landscaping items ... which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Recommended New site work would be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing .... and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. II. Existing Structures A. Building Materials Required The existing or original architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only alternative to maintaining or replacing original surface material. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors ... and other architectural features. B. Roofs & Roofing Recommended Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS III. New Construction A. Height and Proportion Required Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character adn mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions that would add new height or change the existing facade of a building and change its scale and architectural character shall not be constructed. Not Recommended Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with the existing should not be permitted in the new additions. B. Building Materials in New Construction Required Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. RECOMMENDATION Landscaping: Staff accepts and approves of the proposed landscaping scheme, thus making a favorable recommendation to the commission. In reviewing the standards for the East Wayne Street Local Historic District the owner's proposed rejuvenation of the planting beds that are in close proximity to the building are quite in character to the neighborhood thus fulfilling the "general" recommendation of the sub - section I -A Environment. The landscaping proposal also meets sub - section I -B Required and Recommended. Roof Replacement: Staff also makes a favorable recommendation to the commission regarding the roof replacement. The proposed changes are consistent with the district guidelines and fulfill subsection B "Roofs & Roofing ". Siding: Applicant wishes to replace the aluminum siding with new vinyl siding only as a last resort, following removal of the aluminum and investigating the original cedar beneath. This is in agreement and consistent with subsection II -A of the district guidelines, paragraph two. Portico: The proposed addition of a portico are consistent with the district standards sub- section III -A and B. To install a slight roof area over the entrance to the home does not cause conflict with the architectural style in the opinion of the staff. Given this, staff is at this time unavailable to offer a positive recommendation to this section of the project because required detailed drawings and measurements have not been sub- mitted to this office for review. We have notified the owner that such information will be nec- essary and have even requested they be in attendance to field questions from the commission. Based upon this situation, staff can only recommend that this portion of the owner's request be placed into committee since the necessary facts needed to reach a conclusion are lacking. Emee and Robert B. Miller 344 S. Sunnyside Street South Bend, IN 46615 E -mail: ewgaither2 @aol.com 219 - 2334812 During the spring and summer of 1999 we would like to accomplish certain repairs and additions to our home on 344 S. Sunnyside. 1.Relandscape perimeter of house 2.Replace existing roof 3.Replace siding or repair and paint cedar siding under existing aluminum siding should the condition warrant. 4. Build a portico entrance at the front door. 1. The landscaping surrounding the house is quite old and woody. It is time that these shrubs be replaced with new zone friendly shrubs. Please see attached drawing. 2. The roof will be completely removed and replaced with Certainteed Landmark roofing, 30 yards fiberglass, architectural shingle. 3. The existing siding is quite old, we believe about 30 or more years. Many parts are dented and in need of repair. It is our hope to completely remove the siding take a look.at the existing cedar and hope to repair and paint. The colors will be linen, with white and dark hunter green trim. Should the cedar siding under the existing aluminum siding be in ill repair we will replace the aluminum side on the house - with a top grade vinyl siding in the same colors of linen, white and hunter green. 4. A front portico roof will be constructed above the sunburst window to allow the architectural feature to be enjoyed both from the inside and the outside. We find it very awkward not to have a roof to keep weather off people, mail, and the front door. Please see attached drawing /plans. It is with great hope that these plans and repairs fit into the guidelines of the society. Our home is not what is considered to be historical since it was built in 1949. It happens to be 'a non - contributing structure in a district which has been deemed historical. Respectfully submitted by Emee G. Miller Robert B. Miller LL M m m F7 fV N A In Lrp ,n f� M .J 0 L o. N w N 0 m m i L 3 e x�. J �R i,n "" I k - E � ti f 1 1 �zao�IU� t vo ` PALKNP,7 �}tF• mooV E f t P t _ �la iGth{`� �l�` • J VWHILAM Post °FaxN Co rotes I P1one F IF- 2 C1 j 7671 I COL Fax K 1 f a ,1 F i I � ►i f 1C�Vl,T, f,!�^,'rS�.ri• -- .._ Gt3sax'rCt 1 ^1 n r ooj =, III m JTT `Prig »w.� apicic�uos. •S h zr .�aeQ fvaa� �, i ITT � rl� 17 PAUL BLUM f e Nursery and Landscaping — 1tzcc , XA(d44149A& Setl'4c6 219- 289 -1943 219�2P4 -6255 A W C r r*� ti% e --- I ' I I n vr� - 5 , d i J yl?lss �.Fr. w.+.}f S� ±nom ( � •: i �.. • j✓ -� Y,.- i�taRj ep � s � Mr k t 7,�1"S'�r S , f ► A y� c� �yyr� y r '•. ati r ♦ � "`• , w - �* �, � p,�,y1iP{ I" �• � t fwYE 'i r i1" . iii Y i q .t }�3`f.►t t� X �..1�� ► � '!. Z � ","w �w� M'k '�".� ',• /. �,fy �Mx+�i v d i . iN��,rr ? +r ,�c� , .,�Tr - •..n,ir. � M � 4'' .�� _ - � ` -� �a,x «t.,t�..��� �i.:r +cWt 1w �� .5 : ... f .i' 1`a.r�{�w ..- �e.:v "I'� ✓,. "Sw,;. .. _. � "": +._ _ma ;}.. +-rr j 4 { A Ad 1 f • 4.� ;,. " �• ter: AO TT too ' ��,• •� I rte= �'� Z •'�, r'••ears - 'kS'r +t. .s. - ��. .. •f'�'.�. - M r w •• � 4 T.,��*ky�, •. . , .r 7�1I O of lam CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION — 1999 - 0405 -2 PROPERTY — 1077 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN. OWNER — Robert Haywood & Kymberly Taylor DESIGNATION — LHD -RSD RATING — Significant S /11 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built in 1925 by Harriette and Dora Keller, sisters of Fred W. Keller, a prominent real estate investor with the company Whitcomb & Keller. Harriette Keller resided in this house until her death in 1953, leaving her share in the house to her sister Dora Keller. Dora, was a high school teacher, who continued to reside in this house until her own death in 1975. The house was sold in June of that year by their nephew, George Keller, to Elwood Lane Vanderslice Jr. Mr. Vanderslice owned the house until 1982 when he sold it to Robert C. Boyd. Mr. Boyd resided here until 1985 when he sold the house to Dwight B. King Jr. who in turn sold the property to the current owners, Robert E .Haywood and Kymberly Taylor, in 1995. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to erect a four foot tall convex cedar fence with gothic posts around their backyard. STANDARDS Preservation Guidelines for Riverside Drive Historic District: b) .... the guidelines for the Riverside Drive District follow the Rehabilitation model... I. Environment I.A. District Environment Required New plant materials, fencing... shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. Prohibited Signs ... fencing ... which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT RECONMMNDATION Stafffinds that the proposed changes and additions to the fence are all allowable under the existing Riverside Drive Local Historic District Guidelines. Changes to the existing "spite" fence that exists currently so they conform to the new fence additions are also allowable and recommended for approval. The need to remove and relocate a single Lilac bush at the southern end of the existing fence should also be allowed and suggested for approval. .. _ as -_ ��.. J _ -• - - � 14J G e o rJO5 c �- t e En c, 44 = ~�" ACS' , L o w Co INNI 6 X Itit 2.. ��iv►�l Bvs.bES ...+c.,4- tcowimnc�.��� _ .. .. L 5 c,4 vt w ti . . A ll.y ,��d_ �• �hs��tlEd b�.C►4� � � � /2 I - vtR S1 7 de� pc�J� • RO4 Corn Eli 5 a 49 -9 -z,) I b 17 oo ..- 7M d S+C 4- �7 ►M c rI -r o Er �- 5 H►i Z oo d rs f a h � t rtu i him MEW ♦ * 7 7 7 • 2 03 . �„'C� yr s • .iii � A � } • � �'^�r 4�S .� OEM 44ff #1 �yq IBM x • a � f r ' +k 4..i li i +x yam*►.* : { �'r/ � `Y TV or .L ,�. r ,4 7 _ 1 90 NZ ' 2 .3 ��� � � � �� �. Vi '.µ;. may - Y �� � � �`��. �.► +... � "'ir A" 4k 0 0000 M.• .•� 'r'. v «... _ � ,.rat "' r: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1999 -0409 PROPERTY — 739 Bronson South Bend, IN. OWNER —Ron Farr DESIGNATION — LHD -EP RATING — Non - Contributing STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The property in question is a vacant lot located on Bronson Street in the Edgewater Place Local Historic District. The house which previously stood on this lot was torn down, do its severe state of disrepair, in 1994. The current owner, Ron Farr, purchased the property from Kathleen & Randy Hess in 1995. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to install nine, four foot, metal posts along the east and north sides of the property that will be adjoined by a metal cable, to prevent cars from parking there. There will be three posts along the north side and six along the east side. The applicant will not be installing any posts along the front of the property, only along the alleys. The applicant wishes to erect this fence to eradicate illegal parking on his lot and to appease Code Enforcement. STANDARDS Preservation Guidelines for Edgewater Place Historic District: b) .... the guidelines for the Edgewater Place District follow the Rehabilitation model... I. Environment I.A. District Environment Required New plant materials, fencing ... shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. Prohibited Signs ... fencing ... which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT I I ►11 • 1 Staff finds that the proposed remedy to this problem is not consistant with the guidelines for the Edgewater District and therefore cannot be recommended for approval. _•j �t i 1300 COUNTY -CITY 13UILDING �. S OUTH B END / INDIANA 46601.1830 } C ITY OF SOUTH BEND ' Complainant VS. PHONE 2191235 -9486 FAx 2191235 -9171 TDD 219/235.5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LU ECKE, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT KATHLEEN J. DEMPSEY DIRECTOR MW CASE NO. 97 -176 i „t R nald E. Farr • I __._ `` � (� C�� R �spondent (s) i �---' �. �-✓ J You are hereby notified to appear before the Hearing Officer for the City I o' South Bend pursuant to a complaint filed with the Department of Code Eiforcement office. A hearing will be held on the 22 nd day of April 1997, a. 1:30 p.m. at the following location: Board of Public works Meeting Room,. Room 1308, County-City Building., a' 227 west .Jefferson Boulevard -South Bend, Indiana 46601 lc a complaint which has.been made against you by the Department p o_ Code'Enforcement alleging that you have violated the South Bend 16lnicipal Code,. Section 21-8 by permitting or allowing to exist at 739 E. B�:onson South Bend, Indiana, conditions which constitute a zoning violation: V:hicle parked on vacant lot in " Residential. Tiis is a courtesy extended to you in order that you be given an opportunity 8) present the facts, as you understand them, so that no injustice will be d)ne. You may consult an attorney if -you wish. ;. In the event you fail to appear at the time indicated, the Hearing Officer w.;.11 hear evidence and will make findings and recommendations to the D- apartment of Law of the City of , South Bend. if the Department of Law eLect ue this matter, you may be liable after a lawsuit for a penalty .pup t $1000.00. DATE: April 3, 1997 BY: Kath e J. De Pode y, 'rector Depart ent of E f rcement Room 1300, County -C' Building South Bend, IN 46601 t ...6� pre 1a �I.S 1 1` J t � 1 A ' ` 1' 1 � 1, WA _ � 1 doe o.� , 13 ?I de �. - RAP �Q� STAFF REPORT PROPOSED CUSHING STREET LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend 8z St. Joseph County The Historic Preservation Commission held first reading of a proposal to designate this neighborhood as a Local Historic Preservation District at its regular meeting of February 16, 1999. The area proposed was bounded by Portage Avenue to the North, Lindsey Street to the South, including all of the properties located on the east side and west side of Cushing Street. It also included all the properties on the west side of Portage Avenue between Cushing and Van Buren, properties along the north and south side of Van Buren, Pierce, and the north side of Lindsey Street. The Historic Preservation Commission subsequently held a second reading, (public hearing), to discuss the Cushing Street proposed local historic district at its regular meeting of March 16, 1999. During this meeting the Commission decided to enlarge the proposed district to include most of Cushing Streets 500 and 600 block. The Commission moved to hold a second public hearing on April 19, 1999 to discuss the expansion. The total proposed area is bounded by Portage Avenue to the North and by an east/west alley just north of Lincolnway West to the south. The proposed district also includes all properties on the east and west side of Cushing, the properties on the west side of Portage Avenue between Cushing and Van Buren, as well as properties located on the North and South side of Van Buren and Lindsey Street. The district is bounded by the north /south alley's between Cushing and Cottage Grove and Cushing and Scott Streets. The new proposed district contains 70 primary structures consisting of mostly single family or duplex residential structures, a church and a hand full of commercial structures. There are also numerous ancillary structures including garages, sheds and other buildings. The HPC staff has been analyzing the proposal according to the responsibilities mandated by ordinance that state that the "designation of ...Historic Preservation Districts" should be "on the basis of historical and cultural significance, educational value and suitability for preservation. [I ] In addition, HPC policy adds a fourth criteria — evaluation with respect to an area's "portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an historical era." [2] This analysis has also included an update of the numerical count of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey, specifically assessing the number of remaining contributing and noncontributing structures in the area. Research relevant to the historical development of the area has also been conducted.[3] RECOMMENDATION [41 It is the HPC Staff's opinion that this area warrants designation as a Local Historic District. The rationale for this recommendation is based on the following conclusion: 1. The proposed area fulfills the basic criteria relevant to the established of a Local Historic District as mandated by city ordinance and HPC policy; 2. The proposed area fulfills the generally accepted criteria for local historic designation used by this and other commissions; 3. The proposed area contains a manageable number of structures that could be adequately administered with present staffing. DISCUSSION Conclusion #1 The proposed area readily fulfills the criteria of historic and cultural significance. It is an example of middle - class, late nineteenth - century and early twentieth- century, neighborhood in South Bend that has not been protected by preservation ordinance. As such, it remains as a coherent, compact collection of buildings reflective of a specific era in South Bend development. The majority of the structures in this neighborhood are of similar vintage, built between 1892 and 1916. They remain as a cohesive neighborhood that is much the same as when the area was developed. As a group, the structures are suitable for preservation because of their cohesiveness and similarity in age, scale , materials and arrangement on the landscape. Retaining the entire neighborhood intact heightens the area's educational utility, especially into the future as other neighborhoods of this era become interspersed with newer and unsympathetic structures and alterations to the buildings in them. If protected, the neighborhood will remain for future generations to study as an example of a specific time and way of life that has almost disappeared. Historical Develounle= The Cushing Street area was located in bank out lots 107, 108, 109, 112, 113 and 114 of the original town of South Bend and remained mostly as empty land until it was platted for house construction in the 1890s by, the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, the St. Joseph Agricultural Society, Albert G. Cushing, Charles T. Lindsey, William Miller and James D. Kent. 2 The Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company was founded in 1857 by Henry and Clem Studebaker. The company originally produced wagons and wagon parts, eventually evolving into an automobile manufacturer. Aside from its extremely successful manufacturing business the Studebaker Brothers Company also dabbled in real estate, platting the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 112 in 1900, led by Clem Studebaker Sr. [5] The St. Joseph Agricultural Society, a society of prominent businessmen and area farmers, led by its president, Eli Wade, and secretary, J. Benjamin Birdsell, platted the Agricultural Society Subdivision of BOL 112 in 1891. The society was formed for the purpose of holding fairs on County purchased land to promote farming. Mr. Wade was a pioneer and prominent citizen of New Carlisle, he made his living as a very successful farmer, owning over 180 acres. [5] Mr. J. Benjamin Birdsell was the secretary of the society and president of the Birdsell Manufacturing Company, a corporation known throughout the world as the largest clover huller factory in existence. [6] The Cushing and Lindsey Subdivision of BOL 107, 108 and 109, was platted in 1892 by Albert G. Cushing, Charles T. U Lydia Lindsey, Edwin K. Lindsey, Lelia & Edgar Sisson and Alma and David Hunstinger. Albert Cushing arrived in South Bend in 1849, he purchased the Dwight Deming drug business in 1852 and renamed it Cushing 8t Company. Mr. Cushing was a prominent South Bend citizen, he was successful in the drug trade and made lucrative real estate ventures on the side. Mr. Cushing teamed up with the Lindsey family in 1892 to plat a new subdivision along the west side of Cushing street. The Lindsey family was headed by the eldest brother, Charles T. Lindsey, one of South Bends most prominent businessmen. He was the cashier of the Citizen's National Bank and president of the Citizen's Loan, Trust and Savings Company. [5] The Miller's Subdivision of BOL 113 was platted in 1875 by William Miller and his son Horace G. Miller. Mr. Miller was born in 1809 in Virginia, his family moved to Indiana in 1810. Mr. Miller married Mary Miller, daughter of Col. John Miller in 1812. He and his wife moved to St. Joseph County in 1833 and engaged in farming. His farm quickly became noted as the most productive on Portage Prairie. Mr. Miller was an industrious farmer as well as father, he sired nine children. The oldest child was, John F. Miller, a major - general during the Civil War. Shortly after William Miller's arrival here he was nominated justice of the peace, an office he held for many years. In 1844 he was elected to the legislature which he held for three terms. In 1958 Mr. 8L Mrs. Miller moved to South Bend to retire from arduous farm life. However, he did not remain idle, he spent the last years of his life holding public office and promoting South Bends attributes to prospective manufacturers. Mr. Miller's son, Horace Greeley Miller, took over the ownership and sale of William Miller's holdings when his father died in 1879. Horace held several positions after he graduated from Monmouth College in 1870. 3 Horace was connected with pioneer merchant, J. G. Bartlett, and eventually became a traveling salesman for the Studebaker Wagon Company. In 1892 he became interested in the Miller- Knoblock Company, which manufactured wagons, eventually becoming the Companies vice - president. He remained with this company until 1898 when President McKinley appointed Mr. Miller South Bend's Postmaster. Horace continued as postmaster until his retirement in 1906 at which time he became very active in South Bend's real estate circle. The remaining parcel of land, Kent's Subdivision of BOL 113 and 114 was platted in 1872 by James D. Kent. Mr. Kent was born in 1843 and married Anna Hartsell in 1867, together they had five boys. Mr. Kent served during the Civil War as a private in Indiana's 21 st Artillery. After he was mustered out Mr. Kent spent the rest of his life as a professional house painter. By the 1899 several houses were located along Cushing Street, south of Lindsey Street. By the turn of the century residences were beginning to be built on Cushing and Portage streets, north of Lindsey Street. [7] City directories from 1895 to 1910 reveal that houses sprang up quickly along Cushing Street soon after platting; houses were being built as fast as lots were sold. By 1900 Cushing Street was under rapid development with 37 structures existing along Cushing and Portage Streets. By 1916 the neighborhood was nearly complete with about sixty - five houses having been constructed. In 1924 the neighborhood as it stands today was essentially in place. [8] From the beginning the neighborhood was predominantly middle - class. By the teens almost 80% of the residents here that can be identified by occupation were either professionals, business owners or held white - collar positions of various kinds. The neighborhood was located within easy access to the street -car line on Portage Avenue, providing transportation to work and shopping before automobiles came into common use. [9] This area continued as a middle -class enclave through the Second World War, in fact many of the original residence continued to live in this neighborhood for an average of twenty-five years, making the neighborhood a worthy representative example of both a time and a specific class of people. Conclusion #. Standard criteria for historic districts suggest designating those groups of structures "that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association." [ 10] This group of buildings readily fulfill these criteria. The neighborhood consists of residential structures of the vernacular Queen Anne, American Four - Square, Gabled Ell, Dutch Colonial Revival, Stick and Vernacular types or variations of these forms constructed of a similar size and materials. 4 The majority are constructed of wood and were built by and for a similar market — the middle -class homeowner and landlord. Despite the many alterations to the structures, as a group they have retained the "feeling" of an early twentieth- century neighborhood. Standard criteria also suggest designating groups of structures that are "associated with significant people, local or otherwise. "[ 11 ] This neighborhood from the beginning has been associated with significant local individuals. Among them are the developers mentioned above — Clem Studebaker, J.B. Birdsell, Albert Cushing, Eli Wade, Charles T. Lindsey, William Miller, Horace Miller and James D. Kent. In addition, the neighborhood was home to numerous professionals, businessmen and craftsmen including a mason, tailor, jeweler, grocer, reverend, and postal superintendent. In addition to these were Ira M. Ullery, Deputy County Treasurer; Frank Gooley, grocery store owner; Clair Levy, of Levy Brothers; August Neuwerth, carpenter and Samuel Boville, carpenter with Indiana Lumber Company. Most of which either constructed their own houses or hired local contractors, such as, the Indiana Lumber Company. Overall, as with any local historic neighborhood, it is the neighborhood's "portrayal" of the era that is most relevant in determining its significance. For "Cushing Street," it is its consistency over time as a middle -class residential area and its retention of the original material culture and character of the place that make it a good example for understanding local historical and cultural development. Conclusion The area presently is made up of 70 houses (or doubles) and ancillary structures. The most recently published (1993) Indiana Sites and Structures Inventory identified 36 contributing structures within these proposed boundaries, approximately 60% of the total. However, 99% of the properties are over 50 years of age and therefore potentially contributing after rehabilitation. As a whole the area retains sufficient numbers of contributing structures in close enough proximity, to warrant designation. In addition, all of the structures now considered as noncontributing could be restored to their original appearance with some rehabilitation, if the owners so desired. Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director 5 NOTES 1. Municipal Code of the citv of South Bend Chapter 21, Sec. 21- 117.2(d) :597 2. Preservation Plan for the City of South Bend (Hist. Pres. Comm., 1984): 22. 3. Preservation Plan: 22. 4. Municipal Code: 597; Preservation Plan :22 5. South Bend Tribune (1911 - 1934): Obituaries 6. South Bend Tribune (9- 29 -06): 1:1;1.B. Birdsell Dead: Well Known South Bend Manufacturer is No More 7. Insurance Mat) of South Bend. Indiana (New York: The Sanborn Map Company, 1891, 1893, 1899, 1917). 8. South Bend City Directories (1891, 1892, 1895, 1901, 1904, 1906, 1916, 1931); microfilm, St. Joseph County Public Library, South Bend, Indiana. 9. Public transportation began in the city in 1885; an electric line was in place by 189.8, servicing this area and others until 1940. See Michiana Maeazine (9 -26- 69):12. Occupational figures are from QItv Directory: 1916. 10. National reeister Bulletin 15: How Tow At)_ t)ly the National Reeister Criteria for Evaluation (U.S. Dept. of the Interior) :2. 11. Bulletin 15 :2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 15, 1999 County Commissioner's Conference Room 7th Floor County -City Building I. Call to Order John Oxian, president of the commission, brought the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Commission members present were: John Oxian, Catherine Hostetler, Martha Choitz, Adrian Fine, Ron Zmyslo, Keri Gallagher, Richard Helmus and Jerry Wiener. Commission staff present was: Ed Talley, director and Aladean DeRose, consul. Also attending the meeting were: James & Janet Hunt, Rita Kopczynski, Alfred Perkins, Jeff Berndt, Lia & Erick Anderson, Greg Wittling, Sara Bryant and Linda Regelean. III. Public Hearing A. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications 1. 1999 -0301 - 617 W. LaSalle, multiple restoration projects Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner„ Jeff Berndt, was present. Mr. Oxian stated that the Certificate should be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee to discuss the details which are currently lacking. Mr. Berndt stated that the proposed front yard gate is a priority do to the depth of the basement window wells and the likely -hood of small children falling into them. Mr. Oxian stated that the owner should submit his argument to the committee along with the style and size of the fence. Mr. Berndt stated that the front yard fence would match the existing rear yard fence. Mr. Oxian placed the application into the Standards and Maintenance Committee. B. Local Landmarks (second reading) Mr. Oxian stated that second reading for 312 DonMoyer and 301 S. St. Louis would be postponed until May, Angela and LaSalle Street bridges would be postponed until June and 3016 Portage Avenue and 911 Golden would be held in April. He also noted that the second reading for 432 S. Lafayette, the Reis Furniture Building, would be postponed until April do to a request made by the City Administration. C. Local Historic District (second reading) 1. Cushing Street Proposed Local Historic District Mr. Oxian noted that the area that would be discussed at tonights meeting was Lindsey Street, north to Portage Avenue. He further noted that the area south of Lindsey would be put off until next month do to an oversight. Mr. Talley presented the staff report. Mr. Oxian restressed that the Commission was only voting on the northern half of the district. He also noted that the proposed disctrict contains two local landmarks, 710 and 713 Cushing Street. One of the Cushing Street property owners stood up and asked how the district process worked, how much money and time it would take to convert the existing house stock to their previous status. He further noted that the area is not a middle class neighborhood. Mr. Oxian stated that when the Commission refered the the area as middle class they refering to the past not the present. He also noted that the example the man gave about a house not being able to use aluminum soffits was a landmark and under different standards, thus, has nothing to do with historic districts. Mr. Oxian went on to describe the difference between landmarks and districts and that districts start with the current building stock and there present condition. He gave as an example that if a house has alumium siding at the time of designation then it can remain there or be replaced with the same material, it is only when the owner wants to change the status quo that the Commission steps in. Mr. Oxian went on to discuss historic districts maintenance standards. The owner noted that people dump garbage on his back lot and that by making stricter maintenance codes means that the owner will be cited for problems he /she cannot control. Another home owner asked if the Commission could decide to designate the area with out the home owners consent. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commission could give a favorable recommendation with out owner consent. She further asked whether or not the home owners opinion means anything. Mr. Oxian stated that the input of the home owners was very important in the designation and eventually in the creation of the the guidelines for the district. A second female home owner asked if a house that currently has wood siding could be changed. Mr. Oxian stated that if the exterior siding was really deteriorated then the Commission has been known to give approval for alternative materials. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Commission goes on a case by case bases and exceptions are made where they are needed. There was some discussion over why the southern half of the district was added to the original proposed district to the north. Rita Kopczynski, director of Nearnorthwest Nieghborhood Association, stated that the association feels that designating the district now would inhibit their attempts to rehabilitate the area and are there for against the designation. There was some discussion over the problems with absentee landlords. Mr. Oxian noted that in the areas that become historic districts property values tend to go up and neighborhoods often clean up. He further noted that neighborhood associations do a wonderful job, however, historic districts can offer much more. Mrs. Choitz interjected that the affects of being in an historic district are not over night changes, they are slow changes, but, effective changes. She further noted that evenutally the numbers of absentee landlords will go down. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Commission acts as a safety net to stablize neighborhoods and help home owners. Mr. Zmyslo stated that he has been head of some of the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association rehabilitation projects and understands their trepidations about the district, however, he believes that the historical integrity of the buildings is also important. Mr. Oxian discussed changes that occured when he was on the board for the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association. 2 Mr. Fine stated that the Cushing Street proposed district should include both the north and south sections. Mr. Oxian asked Mrs. DeRose if an ordinance could be designed to establish a historic district that would allow out laying areas to be introduced into the district at a later date, as coucil approved, amendments. Mrs. DeRose stated that she believes a district would have to be organized as is and maybe at a later date consolidated with a nearby district. Mr. Oxian remarked that the Commission could either vote tonight on just the northern half of the district or wait until next month to vote on the entire district. Mrs. DeRose stated that a district could be enlarged after its designation, but, such a potential enlargment could not be made a contingent in the original designation. There was some discussion over whether or not to vote tonight or wait. Mr. Zmyslo moved to continue the discussion and the vote until April 19, 1999. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. March 15, 1999 Mr. Oxian noted that on page 2, top paragraph, it should mention that the rear stairs are to be removed. He further noted that on page three, paragraph two should be stricken and that where the WPA House is mentioned it should include the current and old address of the house. Mr. Oxian stated that on page four the fourth paragraph should be deleted. Mrs. Gallagher noted that on page six her name was miss spelled. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurers Report None. C. Correspondence Mr. Talley reported that notification was received stating that the Commission won the grant for next year. D. Committee Report 1. Historic Districts None. 2. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian noted that he would like Mr. Fine to look into the possibility of landmarking the Masonic Temple as well as the former First Christian Church. 3. Awards Committee Mr. Oxian stated that Martha Choitz will be apart of the awards Committee. 4. Standards and Maintenance Mr. Fine stated that on February 24, 1999, the Committee met with architect Bill Lamie to look at primary plans for work to be down in the East Wayne Street District. 3 E. Staff Reports 1. CofA Staff Approvals - none 2. Legal Mrs. DeRose asked if Mr. Oxian had made any headway with the statuates she had written up. Mr. Oxian stated that the ordinance dealing with annexation of local landmarks was passed by the council. He further noted that meetings are still being held concerning difficulties with the interim protection oridinance. Mrs. DeRose stated that she was actually asking about the statuates she had writtin up concerning taxes. Mr. Oxian replied that those statuates had been sent to Tom Meredith at the state office. He also noted that the statuates in question, would cut property taxes by up to 15% and would allow the Commission to introduce oridinances on its own. Mrs. DeRose stated that Kathy Dempsey and Ann Kolada's concerns regarding the interim protection oridinances were over notification of owners. She presented the proposed ordinance alterations regarding owner notification proceedures. The basic alteration to the ordinance gives a minimum notificaiton time of five working days at the time the notification is mailed. Mr. Oxian gave Blake Gardens and the Row Houses on Lincolnway West as examples for interim protection. There was some discussion over if the alteration was a part of the ordinance or not. Mrs. DeRose stated that it woul not be a part of the ordinance, that in fact, it would become a part of the Preservation Plan as a proceedure. Mr. Berndt suggested that the notification time be shortened to three working days to give owners less time to harm the property. Mrs. Choitz further suggested that the proceedure should not stipulate that they be three working days, only three days. Mrs. Gallagher asked what the benefits of making the proceedure general were. Mrs. DeRose stated by leaving the wording more ambiguous it opens it up for interpretation and thus allows the Commission to be more flexible in its administration of interim protection. Mr. Talley asked if hand delivery was also an exceptable method of delivery. Mrs. DeRose stated that it would be better then simply mailing the notice. Mr. Fine interjected that he was for lowering the notice time to three days. He also asked if a set of criteria should be written to out line when interim protection would be used. Mr. Oxian agreed that it would be a good idea. Mr. Zmyslo asked how interim protection would stop those individuals who do not pull permits, for example, Blake Gardens. Mrs. Choitz stated that there is nothing anyone can do to stop an owner who is bent on demolishing their property illegally. Mrs. DeRose stated that with interim protection the Commission could get a court ordered injunction. Mr. Fine moved to approve the proposed interim protection preceedure be added to the Preservation Plan with three day notification rather then five. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed with Katherine Hostetler abstaining. 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants None VI. Old Business Mr. Oxian stated that he wanted to increase the rating of 911 Golden from C/9 to S /11 to make it elligable for landmark status. Mrs. Hostetler moved to up grade the rating of 911 Golden. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed uananimously. Mr. Talley asked that the Commission give a rating to the Angela Street Bridge which is currently not rated. Mr. Oxian stated that rating of the bridge should be made a part of Aprils meeting. Mr. Oxian stated that a meeting was held concerning the East Wayne Street lighting project, as a result the project has begun. He further stated that the bids were given out and that the poles would be ten feet tall made of concrete aggrigate with duplication of the existing lanterns. Mr. Oxian noted that the lights finally decided upon along Lincolnway East would be fourteen feet tall with fluted fiber glass poles and octagonal lanterns. Mr. Oxian asked Mr. Talley what light style was finally decided for East Jefferson. Mr. Talley stated that the engineering department had pre- ordered 70 watt bulbs and grey concrete poles. Mr. Oxian stated that seven of the original poles would remain in the East Wayne Street District while the others would be placed in storage or used elsewhere in the City.. V. New Business 1. First Reading of Proposed Local Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that the first reading of 1240 W. Thomas and 1253 Diamond would be moved to the April meeting and that the first reading for 120 W. LaSalle would be moved to June. Mr. Oxian asked if the staff had received any response concerning the landmarking of 120 W. LaSalle from its owners. Mr. Talley stated that he was not aware of any such response. VI. Hearing of Visitors None. VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous. Mr. Fine reported that two houses along East LaSalle and Eddy Street, across from the South Bend Clinic were torn down. VIII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm 5 t_ IUNU; (I01 LUUNII" 6LNLhAL th )/U1 /1JJU 110 J /J1J1�yJ 'LU I'U`,;ILU OAI,: JiJJfJ 9i BUDGET EFFECTIVE TRAN TRAN ACCT CODE DATE _DATE TYPE AMOUNT OTHER DATA { 001,39211,000,034 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL GOVT. COMMISSIONERS 1/01/1999 1/01/99 APP 11.92 Carry Forward I/Ol/1999 1%01/99 APP 13,73 Carry Forward 7 ., 1/01/1999 1/01/99 APP 10.68 Carry Forward 4 1/01/1999 1/01/99 APP 3,500,00 from BdgtProj 1/01/1999 9/08/98 PO ]0,68 P01069188 YEN #000684 GENE'S CAMERA STORE INC. Carry forward 1/01/1999 12/16/98 PO 13,73 PO #069985 YEN #000399 BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC Carry Forward 1/01/1999 12121198 PO 71,92 P0010012 VEN #000399 BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC Carry Forward 1/05/1999 1/05/99 CLM 52.50 PO #000000 VEN 1002029 TALLEY, JAMES EDWARD BK #008 CHK #003409 INV# 1/06/1999 1/06/99 PO 28,50 PO #010191 VEN #000070 ADAMS -REMCO INC. 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CHK #009612 INV# 3/16/1999 3/16/99 CLM 21,00 PO #000000 YEN 1000831 OLD -HOUSE JOURNAL BK #008 CHK #009625 INY# 3/16/1999 3/16/99 CLN 24.00 PO #000000 VEN 1007116 PHOTOTECH LAB BK #008 CHK #009633 INV #1118 3/16/1999 3/16/99 CLM 6,58 PO #OOOO.00 YEN #001538 SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE BK 1008 CHK #009663 INV #13095922 3/16/1999 3/16/99 'CI.M .6.58 PO #000000 VEN #001538 SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE BK #008 CHK #009663 INV #T3096313 3/31/1999 9/08/98 10,68 P01069188 YEN #000684 GENE'S CAMERA STORE INC Po Balance 001.39211.000,034 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL GOV'T, COMMISSIONERS TOT ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECY REY BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXP BALANCE; 17,243,64 POST 0100 0100 01 18,108,83 10,68: 865.19 UNENC BALANCE; 17,232,96 f PEND 0,00 0100 0,00 18,108,83 10,68 865.19 CASH BALANCE; 865119 - - *Uk = UNPOSTED TRANSACTION ..:.......... ............................... NOTE: BALANCES PER PENDING TOTALS AS OF 3/31/1999 i c xUr = UNPOSTED TRANSACTION ............. ............................... NOTE: BALANCES PER PENDING TOTALS AS OF 3/31/1999 FUND: 001 COUNTY WIRAL [OR JAJW H 11AU J /,lMdJ9 Uul t AL0 VAlt, 3ia111JJj ' BUDGET EFFECTIYE TRAN TRAN ACCT CODE DATE DATE TYPE AMOUNT OTHER DATA x TOTALS FOR FUND: 001 COUNTY GENERAL xxxxtxrxxzxxxx REGULAR rrxxxkrxxxrrkx TOT ESTIMATED REY RECEIPTS UNRECY REY DAL APPROPRIATION,' ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXP BALANCE: 11,243.64 POST 0.00 0.00 0.00 18 , . 10.68 865,19 UNENC BALANCE: 11,232.96 PEND 0.00 0.00 0.00 18,108,83 10.68 865.19 CASH BALANCE: 865.19- xxtxrrzxxkk INYESIMENT k TOT ESTIMATED REY RECEIPTS UNRECY REY DAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXP BALANCE: 0,00 POST 0.(10 �, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENC BALANCE: 0,00 PEND 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CASH BALANCE: 0.00 xxxxzxxtzxxxxx TRANSFER xtxkxzxrzrkxkt TOT ESTIMATED REY RECEIPTS UNRECY REY DAL APPROPRIATION • ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXP BALANCE: 0.00 POST 0.00 0.00 .. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENC BALANCE: 0.00 PEND 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 O.00 0.00 CASH BALANCE: 0.00 xxxrrrrrrrxxzk TOTAL xrxxtxkkxtxxr TOT ESTIMATED REY RECEIPTS UNRECY REY DAL 'APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXP - BALANCE: 11,243.64 POST 0.00 0.00 0.00 18,108.83 10.68 865.19 UNENC BALANCE: 11,232.96 PEND 0.00 0.00 • 0.00 18,108.83. ; 10.68 865.19 , CASH BALANCE: 865.19- i c xUr = UNPOSTED TRANSACTION ............. ............................... NOTE: BALANCES PER PENDING TOTALS AS OF 3/31/1999 Bill No. 91 Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING JANEANNE PETRASS FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE SINCE 1982 ON THE HISTORIC PRE SERVATION C OMMTSSION Wbtrt$g, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that Janeanne Petrass was appointed to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission in 1982; and MW 909, Janeanne Petrass, a life -long resident of South Bend, diligently served with much energy, dedication and faithfulness as one of the nine (9) Commissioners comprising the Historic Preservation Commission; and VIjtrtgg, Commissioner Petrass brought to the Commission a sincere interest and knowledge in historic preservation of our local community; and 'DDlijtrtag, through the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission, many historic landmarks and Historic Preservation Districts have been established which have been based on historical and cultural significance, educational value and suitability for preservation; and 'W bfrtSg, due to the hardwork and dedication of Janeanne Petrass and the other members of the Historic Preservation Commission, historic preservation plans have been developed, public interest in historic preservation has been promoted, and buildings depicting our community's rich history have been preserved for generations to come; and 9 bertag, the Common Council thanks and congratulates Janeanne Petrass for her years of dedicated service on the Historic Preservation Commission. 310bo, ltbgrffOrt, Bt It ®rbai=b by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section T. On behalf of all the the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council thanks JANEANNE PETRASS for her many years of dedicated service as a Commissioner of the Historic Preservation Commission. Section TI . The Common Council wishes Janeanne, her husband, Andrew, and their two (2) sons and their families the very best in the years ahead. Section TTI This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. James Aranowstd, First District ' - David A. Varner, Fifth District Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District Roland Kelly, Third District Andpm Ujdak, Si Di ict Sean Coleman, At Large Karl King, Fourth District litttgt: Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney PRESENTED NOT APPROVED np( )PfEp John Hosinski, At Large Rod Sniadectd, At Large Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Filed In Clerk's Office APR ll 6 1999 LORMAJ. NO rlryrlrn,: � C OMB No. 10024 -0018 NPS Form 10 -900 (Oct. 1990) ited States Department of the Interior ional Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "NIA" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10- 900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name grntth 'Pp7ir3 Rrewi rr* ilissnnintinr other names /site number Zap ?t7 2. Location street & number 1636 Uncolnvralr West ❑ not for publication city or town South Bend ❑ vicinity state Indic.na code IN county St. Joseph code 141 zip code 46628 3. State: /Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ❑ nomination ❑ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ❑ nationally ❑ statewide ❑ locally. (❑ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officiallTitle State of Federal agency and bureau Date In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria. (❑ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officialfTitle Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper ❑ entered in the National Register. ❑ See continuation sheet. ❑ determined eligible for the National Register ❑ See continuation sheet. ❑ determined not eligible for the National Register. _ ❑removed from the National Register. ❑ other, (explain:) Date of Action South end Prey./in nssocitition Name of Property " 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property (heck as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) U private © building(s) ❑ public -local ❑ district ❑ public -State ❑ site ❑ public - Federal ❑ structure ❑ object Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N /A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) r;/%, 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) IT�r1TTCT�cv .nc.m,fr +r`fit;riri' °txliit" St. J3seph County IN County and State Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) Contributing Noncontributing buildings n n sites 0 0 structures 0 0 objects 2 0 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register r,/ Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) II'UUSTIff /.,am!ui tic turi:.(:r facility C0V EAGE /s,)ecitx.lt1T store NOT IId USE: y 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) I.* 7 r'. 19th 20th Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation walls }3ctICn roof r,SPIi�L'i' other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) ,qn ,+1i V,.e R r!a c� g 68soc iation, ame of Property 8. Statement of Significance -. Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark 'Y' in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National RegisterTisting.) [A A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. ❑ B Property is associated with the lives. of . persons significant in our past. 1 - 1 C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. qa4 [I 1 D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Dates 1905 Property is: ❑ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ❑ B removed from its original location. ❑ C a birthplace or grave. ❑ D a cemetery. ❑ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ❑ F E. commemorative property. ❑ G bass than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) n/a Cultural Affiliation Vi: a Architect/Builder ca Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibiloc.raphy (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: ❑ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ❑ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested ❑ Other State agency ❑ previously listed in the National Register ❑ Federal agency ❑ previously determined eligible by the National K7 Local government Register ❑ University ❑ designated a National Historic Landmark 0 Other ❑ r;corded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # Fdstoric Preser- ration Commission of ❑ r.corded by Historic American Engineering .5UU1,11 netmd do a�. �uaGN1L ;:U -Record # st. Joseph County IN , County and State Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) T1.TT)ITST -WY + ciation ame of Property 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 2.2 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) Zone Easting Northing 2 LL I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name /title Glory -June Greiff, Consultirr, ;iistoriar_ for. South Bend and St. Joseph County organization u, c +nrin (; ti sc ion street & number — 1753 South Talbott city or town. Ind i ane.poli s Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps St. Joseph County III County and State 31 1 1 I l i l i i l l l l i l l i Zone Easting Northing 41(IIIIIII- IlilillI ❑ See continuation sheet date ' 1 21,Tnrch 1999 telephone 317 -63-7 -6163 state IN zip code 46225 A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Ethel Anderson street & number 1636 Lincolr_vray 1'dest telephone 219 -232 -6360 city or town South Bend state IN zip code 46628 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013 -712 and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024- 0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form 10 -900a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1 OMB Approval Na 1024-WIS South Bend Brewing Association St. Joseph County IN NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION The former South Bend Brewing Association plant, opened in 1905, faces the busy thoroughfare of West Lincolnway in an area of mixed' residential, commercial, and light industrial use. Immediately east (see photos 1,3) past a vacant lot are tracks of the New York Central Railroad. To the west ,across College Street is - the company's former bottling facility (photo 6), constructed in 1910- The main plant, a large and irregularly shaped brick building, rises approximately four stories at its main north facade (photos 1,2), which features squared corner towers west and east and a crenelated parapet. A corbelled cornice runs along the front, and each of the towers itself has a small tower at the outer corner with a corbelled peak. The window openings, segmental and flat - arched with limestone sills, are now almost all boarded; a few are bricked. The original facade appears to have been rather plain; today a one -story glass - paneled storefront added in the 1950s dominates. Faded ghost signs from the 1960s are visible on the entire facade above the storefront. The four -story section of the building is trapezoidal, owing to the north side following the parallel of Lincolnway, which angles west northwest out of town. Along the east elevation (photo 3) the building becomes three stories (but essentially the same height), then one; that portion sports a large cylindrical brick smokestack. At the southwest of that section (photo 4) is a somewhat higher one -story section with a post -World War II addition. Within the L formed by the north -and east elevations nestles another one -story section with a loading dock; it features some Craftsman details, chiefly a hipped roof with a wide overhang and knee braces. The area of the original building behind the added storefront has been used for numerous activities over the years and has been remodeled a great deal on the first and second-floors. Beyond that, however, the building's interior remains largely untouched. The huge metal tank on the topmost level where the brewing process began remains in place. These areas were not maintained for decades, during which time generations of pigeons have called it home. Virtually all the original window sashes that were removed when the openings were boarded or bricked remain stacked inside. OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 NPS Form 10.900 -a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7,8 Page 2 South Bend Brewing Association St. Joseph County IN The same is true of several interior wooden doors: The upper. level floors (photo 5) and unused parts of the lower floors presently are strewn with debris and vast deposits of pigeon dung; the current owner is engaged in a lengthy cleanup process. The.original part of the former bottling facility (photo 6) at 739 College is a two - and -a- half -story (two stories over a raised basement) rectangular brick building, flat - roofed with a parapet and corbelled corner detail on the main east facade. Centered below the cornice is a limestone tablet on which is carved BOTTLING HOUSE /1910. The flat- arched rectangular window openings have limestone sills; those that are not boarded contain what appear to be original one - over - one wooden double -hung sashes. There is a single (boarded) entrance at the north end of the east facade. On the north side is a small frame shed addition along the alley. In the 1930s a one - and -a - half story L- shaped portion was added to the south and west, creating a larger rectangular building. On that section on the north, along the alley, is a one -story addition. Extending west and to the south from that is a huge plain concrete block addition, about two stories in height. NARRATIVE STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE - The South Bend Brewing Association is a wonderful example of a turn -of- the - century industrial building specifically designed for its task of brewing beer. An early twentieth - century publicly owned consortium, as opposed to a multi - generational family business, the brewing company was an important contributor to the area's economy. As the former home of a locally produced, regionally distributed product, the South Bend Brewing Association buildings are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A in the area of industry. The main building (1636 Lincolnway West) has been designated a Local Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St.Joseph County. NPS Form 10.900 -a '18.88) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number R Page OMB Approval No. 1021-0018 South Bend Brewing Association St. Joseph County IN The South Bend Brewing Association was one of a triumvirate of local breweries in South Bend - Mishawaka, none of which is still active. The first was the Muessel Brewery, a family operation started in 1852, which by the end of the nineteenth century had constructed a large new plant, still extant (along with decades of additions) in the 1300 -1400 blocks of Elwood Avenue. In 1936, after manufacturing non - alcoholic beverages during Prohibition, the brewery became Drewry's, which closed in the 1970s. The second brewery also had origins in the 1850s, in a small operation begun in Mishawaka by a man named Wagner. Adolph Kamm, along with some partners, purchased the brewery in 1870; in the 1880s, Nicholas Schellinger became a partner and it was incorporated as Kamm & Schellinger Brewing Company. By the turn of the century all of its earliest frame buildings had been replaced; today this largely intact brewery complex along the St. Joseph River is known as the 100 Center and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1903 a group of mostly German, Polish, and Hungarian (the three largest immigrant groups in South Bend at the time) tavern owners formed the South Bend Brewing Association to manufacture and distribute beer. They immediately offered stock to the public and soon began to lease saloons around the city, most of which were on the city's heavily ethnic west side. The association built a large brick building -on what was then called Michigan Avenue (for the old Michigan Road), later renamed Lincolnway when the Lincoln Highway was routed on it. A former plumber, Jerry Voelkers, became the manager and served until his death in 1911. Opened in 1905, the imposing castle -like structure housed a complete manufacturing facility, with power, heating and cooling, and loading docks on the south and southwest. The process of brewing depended on gravity flow, and the building, four stories high in the front (north) and descending in tiers to one story in the rear, is a visual representation of the procedure. The chief products were Tiger Beer and Hoosier Beer. A separate bottling facility was built -in 1910 immediately to the west across College Street. The brewery later enlarged this building and moved its offices into it. NF'S Form 10.900 -a OM8 Approval No. 1024 -0018 ' 1e-861 ' United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number F Page `` South Bend Brewing Association St. Joseph County IN As with the other local breweries, Prohibition, effected in 1919 by the Volstead Act, forced the South Bend Brewing Association to change its line of manufacture. About this time the Voedisch family's long association with the - company began, continuing until the brewery closed. George Voedisch (formerly employed with the Muessel Brewery) became President and General Manager of the renamed South Bend Beverage and Ice Association in 1922, replacing Thomas Hoban: The firm made non - alcoholic beverages (among them Hoosier Root Beer and Hoosier Sweet Cider), candy,.ice cream, and in the non -food line, denatured alcohol for industrial purposes and, of course, ice. When Prohibition ended the company resumed brewing beer for regional sales, producing around fifty thousand barrels yearly. After World War II business declined, at least in part because of •a hefty federal excise tax on each barrel brewed -that placed smaller breweries at a disadvantage. While the firm continued its ice manufacturing section, Polar.Ice and Fuel, for a few additional years, the brewery closed in November 1950. Various businesses have used the building over the past decades: the White Way Glass Company in the 1950s; the I.W. Lower Company (paints) in the 1960s; a Harley- Davidson service and showroom facility in the 1970s and early 1980s. At present a resale shop occupies the storefront, and a glass manufacturer, Indiana Glass Company, uses much of the first floor level along College. The South Bend Brewing Association is representative of a turn -of- the- century industrial building specifically designed for its task, in this case, the brewing of beer. As the former home of a locally produced, regionally distributed product - -an important contributor the area's economy - -the South Bend Brewing Association buildings are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A in the area of industry. NPS Form 10 -Wo -a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 9,10 Page South Bend Brewing Association MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES OMS Approval No. 1024 -0018 St. Josepn uounLy iN Anderson and Cooley, comp. South Bend and the Men Who Have Made It. South Bend 1901. Ogle, George A. and Company, comp. Standard Atlas of St. Joseph Countv, Indiana. Chicago 1911. Portage Township Assessor's Office Records, South Bend. Sanborn Insurance Maps of South Bend, Indiana. New York 1917, 1934/45. South Bend: World Famed. South Bend 1922. (Reprinted by Unigraphic, Inc., Evansville 1979. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Verbal Boundary Description Rupel's Outlot and Rupel's 2nd Addition, Lots 7 -9, 30 feet Lot 10. (Key numbers 18 -2018 -0536 and 18- 2018 - 0528..) Boundary Justification Encompasses the historic resources of the South Bend Brewing Association. PROPERTY OWNER Owner of 739 College: Spin -Cast Plastics, Ed Strom, President, 3300 North Kenmore Street, South Bend IN 46628. 219 - 232 -8066. .� ^v t� ~` �'r ]iL i .��.� 7 d �L "i.-y .� I ' r� t af' i NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024 -0018 (Oct. 1990) Z ted States Department of the Interior ional Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "NIA" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10.900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name by Prt —AP. S I'1 a Fri rm other names/site number 2. Location street & number 51387 Portatre Road city or town South . Bend state Indiana code IN _ county St. JoselDh 3. State: /Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended. I hereby certify that this ❑ nomination ❑ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ❑ nationally ❑ statewide ❑ locally. (❑ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria. (❑ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date Date ❑ not for publication ® vicinity code 141 zip code 46628 State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ❑ entered in the National Register. ❑ See continuation sheet. ❑ determined eligible for the National Register ❑ See continuation sheet. ❑ determined not eligible for the National Register. ❑ removed from the National Register. ❑ other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action li ertz— RP.stl.e 1`nrm Name of Property 5. Classification Ownership of Property (heck as many boxes as apply) El private ❑ public -local ❑ public -State ❑ public- Federal Category of Property (Check only one box) ® building(s) ❑ district ❑ site ❑ structure ❑ object. Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N /A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) �A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) T) STIC/sinPle drrellin-- xIGR - LC:UT JEJEZ animal f C I i tv 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) T,ATF ITICTORIAN: Italianate St. Joseun County Iiv County and State Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) Contributing Noncontributing 9 0 buildings 1 0 sites 9 0 structures n 0 objects n Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register A . Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) DOLIi'STIC /single dwelling DOLiSTIC/secondary structure Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation STONE walls BRICK roof A RPTiAT.T other T;", +r,no. Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Rc V_nrrn Name of Property 8. Statement of Significance - - Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing.) 9J A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. St. Joseph Coinrity IN County and State 'Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Ar:RT(1iR TTTdP.. ARCHITECTURE Vd C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic value.T, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. reFj _ 1 R72 -1 948 H D Property has yielded, or is likely to. yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) — r Property is: ❑ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ❑ B removed from its original location. ❑ C a birthplace or grave. ❑ D a cemetery. ❑ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Significant Dates c Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) n /r1 Cultural Affiliation __V / a ❑ F z. commemorative property. ❑ G loss than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder __UnlM ou n Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibiloc raphy (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: ❑ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ❑State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been" requested D'Other•State agency ❑ previously listed in the National Register ❑ Federal agency ❑ previously determined eligible by the National W Local government Register 1._I University • designated a National Historic Landmark 1.1 Other • r:corded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: Historic Preser7tltlOri Corrurtission of South # El r,corded by Historic American Engineering Buiid ttiLd oL. uuS v L "`""'Ly Record # - T[h- r-tz t7 -F re+ - -- -- Jame of Property 10. Geoqraphical Data Acreage of Property 47 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 W 1111111111111 Zone Easting Northing 21111111111111111 Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name /title fflar_y -.Tune Greif Consulting Historian organization street & number 1763 South Talbott city or town Indianapolis Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: 3111111111111111 Zone Easting Northing 41-1 -1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ❑ See continuation sheet date 30 1 ovember 1998 telephone 317- 637 -6163 state IN zip code 46225 Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name V1 Ji T.nii'hpr street & number .rl ';P7 Pnr•f-a c Rnn r1 city or town grntth Apnri telephone ?19 -277- 8063 state T \T zip code 46628 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013 -7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024 -0018), Washington, DC 20503. 4t. .Tose))h Coun TY County and State NPS Form 10- 900 -a OMB Approval No. 1024 -0018 ( 8 -86) - .. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page Wertz- Bestle Farm : t. ��osepn 1 oun�v ilv NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION T'iie remaining farmstead plus 36_.6 cultivated -acres of the stai�ic Wertz - nestle Farm i - ie on the west side of Portage Road northwest or South Bend near the Michigan state line. The westward extension of Auten Road forms the south boundary of the property. Across Portage Road from the properry lies considerable suburban development. which has been enc. upon this aG' ricul�ural area for several years. There are some other farms still remaining in the vicinity. and the lane: in general is a mi of calling fields typ of glacial moraine and patches of second- Growth forest. The farmstead. which sets well back from Portage Road. consists of 1i_f1 acres surrounded on three sides by cropland. Th entrance to t he drive leading to the house and barn marked at Portage Road by brick pillars that likely date to the .�e house ipho(photo 1) . Maple trees line the drive cons or t ruction � alona the south: a stand of large walnut trees lies southeast or the barn. The expansive yard contains many medium and some iarg�: deciduous trees. aivina the property a park -like a)jal ir_v ( see photos 1 . 2) . South of the house is a , woods: the area may have contained other outr.uildings in the vast. A shed--Iona crone- -once stood in this area. west and little north or the barn. The brick house (photo 3). possibly elating to l8 is a two - story. T- cabled building with a one- and -a -half story kitchen wing foundation or shapect rieidstone. The on the west. It rests on a wide overhang suggests the i 1 i-v that original lv there ma ?r have - -been brackets beneath the eave C. i,)lceeping with the Italianar_e influence prevalent in the area at the time. The hol;se does possess the tvpical seamental- arched. windows. most of which Survive intact. With on - over - one Ciauble h)_ina sashes• dime of the upper - story window openings contain a pair of very narr - ow double huna sashes. The prig :nal louvered wooden shutters survive. but are in storaae at present. The kitchen wing on the west (see photo 4) has been altered somewhat. particularly with the enlarged window openincr on the upper level. What presumably began as a porch on the northwest was enclosed ear an. The porches on the southwest and southeast (see photo 3), probabiv added in the 18 9-0s but possibiv earlier. were originally identical and flush with the south wall of the house. The present owner extended them outward a few feet and enclosed the one on the southeast to create a sunroom. The - - - r)( -e na i ns . now inside. NPS Form 10 -900 -a - OM8 Approval No. 1020.0018 (8-86) _ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 2 Wertz— Bestte Farm St. .Joseph County IN The interior of the house. never ornate. survives virtually intact. The original doors (photo 5). surrounds. and stairs. which appear to be of walnut. all remain.. Most are painted, as they likely would have been from the start. ti:e doors are stained and retain their original hardware. Spat -ally the interior remains essentially the same: the lead — bearing walls are bricl'.: covered with plaster. The basement. which may have been duct in the 1880s. has wails of rubblestone. Its - 1 cr retains an embedded brick circle where some -early heating source once stood. for in the floor above the circle was a crate. The aabled frame barn (photos 6.7) is appro;x i:uately three— and - a- half stories h :ah and contains two 1­,vels. The uprer level has two rows of tall. narrow arched louvered openings on the east (see photo 2) and north side-, only: it .is entered on the north un a reinforced earthen bank (the concrete abutment was surely added later) through tall double doors ( photo 6). The larcre oven space looks much the same as when it was used to store hay. Tire upper level is cantilevered over the lower on the south (photo 7). forming a shelter where, no doubt. there once were animal pens. The lower level has windows on all but the north side (owing to the bank). which are four- lial ?t sashes with peaked surrounds. Inside (photo 8) there are several wooden ,tanchions_ and stalls with hand —hewn uptiaht beams. and set apart with work benches and spaces for specific farm tasks. Some of the tailing joists appear simply to be tree trunks with some fraaments of Nark still remaining. scarcely hewn at all NPS Form 10- 900 -a _ - OMS Approval No. 1024 -0018 1e -861 _ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number R Page Wertz- Bestle Farm St. Joseph County IN NARRATIVE STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Wertz - Bestle Farm is a substantial remnant- -one of the few remaining - -of an 1870s farmstead in German Township of St. Joseph County, once an entirely agricultural area noted as "highly favorable" to that purpose. The property contains a brick T- aabled farmhouse and a particularly fine frame Schweitzer barn.: it was designated a Local Historic Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County in 1993. The property is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for its significance in the area of agriculture in St. Joseph County, and under Criterion C in the area of architecture, for its splendid example of a Schweitzer barn. German Township was so named in 1830 (its oresent boundaries were established by 1840) for some early settlers in the region from Germany. From the start the area was noted as rertil: and "highly favored for agriculture." John Wertz. who was born in - Ohio in 1.831 of German parents. (--,-;me to St. Joseph County in 1853. settling first in Center Township, where two years later he married Belinda Kollar. who was also from Ohio and of German parentage. Although -he could not even write his name, Wertz wale nevertheless noted to be "industrious. upri�tht and honest'," in a.".1 his dealings. He and Belinda had six children. In 1872 then moved to German Townshio lento 120 acres of land straddling the Niles Road north of Auten Road, just south of the Michigan :state line. West of the road they built.* or had built for them. the brick farmhouse. The frame Schweitzer barn was probably built at the same time or shortly after. Wertz sold the land past of the road - -33 acres - -iii 1875 to one David Wagner. Three years later. Wertz sold the remaining 87 acres with the farm buildings. but continued to live and farm elsewhere in German Townshio. German -born Godfrey (alternatively. Bestley) purchased the property from John Wertz. He had come to America at the age of 26, first settling in Michigan just north of the Indiana state line in 1852. where he married Dora Beyrer. also a German native. three ,years later. 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