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Home My WebLink About108 North Main Street_SURVEY CARDSfield survey and evaluation su rveyo survey date Sept. 16, 1977 revision overall opinion details condition site + outbuildings historical significance general description Classical Revival number of stories eight plan rectangular roof flat wall terra cotta foundation structural system steel frame site �• historic district of south bend. 3 0 rt `� S 3 N J exceptional robust cornice projection for IA flat roof, egg and dart molding and decorate 0 0 .' volluted console brackets, fale brick on eas 44 (� wall Feteade et el light neth six bays by three colonaded facade clearly% 0 expressing bay system with elaborate pro- 'ecting neo -baroque, consoles and frieze at c) doors Sth floor line. modernized aluminum stone front entrance, a 3 1/1 double hung three perbay with flat rafter 3 simple decorated sprandrels except 8th flog ,I) where round even spans with cartouche key- ey-s stairs stone. one. O 3 no exterior. o p\i chimneys none apparent. I m • o o (� m north east corner of main and washington, the ma)' r intersection of downtown south bend, houses street to the north of the odd fellows bldg., diagonally across from thea nni in} hni ico nnri }hc hni inA�nv nF }he iiior}i Fi photo number field 2SBS-21 file 2SBS-21 roof historic district of south bend. 3 N 3 m 7L 0 rt `� S 3 N J exceptional robust cornice projection for IA flat roof, egg and dart molding and decorate 0 0 .' volluted console brackets, fale brick on eas 44 (� wall Feteade et el light neth six bays by three colonaded facade clearly% m expressing bay system with elaborate pro- 'ecting neo -baroque, consoles and frieze at doors Sth floor line. modernized aluminum stone front entrance, and absurd modern stone fronts on street windows 1/1 double hung three perbay with flat rafter a simple decorated sprandrels except 8th flog ,I) where round even spans with cartouche key- ey-s stairs stone. one. O 3 no exterior. m M chimneys none apparent. I m towers + steeples pent houses and flag poles. porch + balcony none. additional features concrete and tile floor system/curtain wal construction, exceptional interior treatment in cnntc alahnnate h v N (n N 3 rt c to m o (o. j � � c to 3 N 3 m 7L 0 rt `� S 3 N J IA o 0 0 .' (� in m S detailed stairways. crumlish/sporleder and saint j oseph county historical survey architecture n 511 w. colfax south b ana legal description JMS Building historical notes The JMS Building, dating from 1910, is an eight story structure which was executed in the commercial style of the Chicago School. The facade, comprised of six bays to the west and three to the south, is covered with white terra cotta with classical detailing. The design clearly reflects the impact of the Columbian Exposition of which the architect, Solon S. Beman, was a major participant. The frank expression of the steel fram, which allows maximum admission of light and open interior space, links the building to Chicago School skyscraper construction. The facade is clearly divided into three registers, thus contributing to a strong horizontal emphasis. The three registers are separated by strong projecting intervening cornices. The bottom of each cornice is punctuated by volutes and anthemions which were placed between each bay. The middle section of the structure is articulated with a three bay system which continues to the second intervening cornice, once again embellished with classical detailing. The top floor is further distinguished by the use of arched bays which are topped by elaborate keystones. Between the bays are voluted brackets surmounted by an elaborate egg and dart moulding. The JMS Building was constructed by John Mohler Studebaker, vice president and treasurer of the Studebaker Mfg. Co. He was the brother of Clement, the president of the company. John Mohler's architect for the building was Solon S. Beman, from Chicago. Beman is the best known for his design of Pullman, Illinois, a model industrial city, as well as major office and industrial buildings throughout the midwest. Beman was raised in New York City, and early in his career he worked for Richard Upjohn. He moved to Chicago at the age of twenty-six upon the request of Pullman, first to design his residence, then to design the town of Pullman, which was built in 1891. Beman de- signed the JMS Building in 1910, as well as several other buildings in South Bend, including "Sunnyside," the famous residence of John Mohler, a hotel for Studebaker Mfg., the Studebaker theatre, as well as a gothic -styled Christian Science Church. source of information South Bend Public Library Clipping File 1. Rating 29. Historic Contexts) I Statement of Significance l Additional Description�he JMS Building, dating from 1910, is d 2. County storystructure :.which was executed in the commercial style of ATTACH NEGATIVE ❑ Art 3. urvay No. ❑ commerce ❑ Communicationsthree fXl Outstanding ❑Significant l Notable ❑Contributing 0/ 13 St. Joseph ❑ Conservation ❑ Economicsman a majorparticipant. The frank expression of the steel fram, whit 0 Education plan S. was allows maximum ddm15510n of light and Qpen interior space, links the building o 4. Historic Name skyscraper construction. The facade is clearly divided into three 5. Township r The bottom of each se aratEd by strong projecting intervening cornices. ❑ Exploration I settlement 1:1 Health lmedicinernrnice Preliminary No. ❑ Indian JMS Building ❑ Industry ❑ Invention Portage ❑ Landscape architecture 1he top floor is further distinguished by the use of arched bays which are topped by 141-597-56161 6. Address elaborate egg and dart moulding. 7. City O Military ❑Performing arts ❑ Philosophy S. Ouad Name 30. FOR STATE OFFICE USE ONLY brother of Clement, the president of the company. NR_ South Bend, IN -46601 ❑ Religion South Bend East ❑ Science 108 II i'tain sR Beman from Chicago. Beman is the best known for his E ❑ Social history NE ❑ Transportation ❑ vernacular/ Construction INDIANA HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES INVENTORY State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources State Form 168221 Revised 1987 31. BTM ❑ Other 32. Information sources South Bend Public Library Clipping file 33. Surveyor Affiliation as Till m ^^ L>71 R. Date Chris Nagy Fall 87 . n. ununon ante (. Visible 1 n angere Explain JMS bu ild171g �i Yes I INo L1Yes Ix1 No -12. Ownership Owner's Address (If different) ❑ Public Private 13. Use Present Past 14. Category 15. Surveys I Legal Protections 16. Locatlon Notes I Legal Description 17. Condition 18. Integrity Residence ❑ ❑ 87 Bullding(s) National Register - MRA #18-1008-0331 [N Excellent ❑ Unaltered Mi nor Commercial 1c1 [`A [1District Pts. of lots 19 &.20 ❑ Good C�Altsred ❑ ❑ ❑site Original Plat of South Bend ❑ Fair ❑ Moved _ _ ❑ El ❑ Structure E) Deteriorated Date moved ❑Object ❑ Ruins _ 19. Time Period(s) 20. Styles) 21 . Architect I Builder 1910 1 Classical Revival Solon S. Beman 22. SPECIFY ALTERATIONS Removals Replacement Limestone panels On AddltlonS 10ther store Tronts at street outh 't west facades has been repl rth facade 23. DESCRIPTION 24. SITE PLANor covered w mo . ma T Stories $ Plan Rectangular I z Foundation Chim: none apparent Walls Description on back 2 J Ll Roof Description on back ) Porches oae z OpenIngsDPscription on back I( w.l. WASF11Nf�CU� Interior description on back Grounds l Outbuildings 25. No. of Contributing Resources 26. No. of Non-contributing Resources 0 27. Environment Commercial in CBD 1 n ced !rial 28. Areas of Significance: 29. Historic Contexts) I Statement of Significance l Additional Description�he JMS Building, dating from 1910, is d ❑ Agriculture Ly? ArchitecturePight storystructure :.which was executed in the commercial style of ATTACH NEGATIVE ❑ Art Chica o School. The facade, comprised of six bays to the west and ENVELOPE HERE ❑ commerce ❑ Communicationsthree a to the south is covered with white terra cotta with classical detailing. The ❑ Community Planning. clean reflects the impact of the - Columbian Exposition of which the architect ❑ Conservation ❑ Economicsman a majorparticipant. The frank expression of the steel fram, whit 0 Education plan S. was allows maximum ddm15510n of light and Qpen interior space, links the building o ❑ Engineering ❑ Entertainment I recreationChicago skyscraper construction. The facade is clearly divided into three ❑ Ethnic heritage r The bottom of each se aratEd by strong projecting intervening cornices. ❑ Exploration I settlement 1:1 Health lmedicinernrnice isters are punctuated b volutes and anthemions which were placed between each bay. ❑ Indian The middle sectionof the structure is articulated with a three bay system which con- ❑ Industry ❑ Invention tinues tothe second intervening cornice, once again embellished with classical detaili ❑ Landscape architecture 1he top floor is further distinguished by the use of arched bays which are topped by ❑ Law ❑ Literature elaborate egg and dart moulding. The JMS Buildingwas constructed by John Mohler Studebaker, vice president an O Military ❑Performing arts ❑ Philosophy treasurer of the Studebaker Mfg. Co. He was the. 30. FOR STATE OFFICE USE ONLY brother of Clement, the president of the company. NR_ ❑ Politics l government ❑ Religion ❑ Science John Mohler'.s architect for the building was Solon S. sR Beman from Chicago. Beman is the best known for his E ❑ Social history NE ❑ Transportation ❑ vernacular/ Construction design of Pullman, Illinois, a model industrial city, ®SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 31. BTM ❑ Other 32. Information sources South Bend Public Library Clipping file 33. Surveyor Affiliation as B.C. Sept. 16, 1977 34. Revised by Affiliation - Date Chris Nagy Fall 87 Additional Statement:of Significance: as well as major office and industrial buildings throughout the midwest. B eman was raised in New York City, and early in his career he worked for Richard Upjohn. He moved to Chicago at the age of twenty-six upon the request of Pullman, first to design his residence, then to design the town of Pullman, which was built;in 1891. Beman designed the JMS Building in 1910, as well as several other buildings in South Bend, including "Sunnyside," the famous residence of John Mohler, a hotel for Studebaker Mfg., the Studebaker theatre, as well as a gothic -styled Christian Science Church. The Economic Development Co. purchased the building in i9'i3. Description of Wall: Six bays by three colonaded facade clearly 1/2 expressing bay system with elaborate projecting neo -baroque consoles and frieze at 3rd floor and rob with simpliar cornice at 8th floor line. Description of Roof: Exceptional robust cornice projection for flat roof, egg and dart molding and decorated volluted console brackets, fale brick on east facade and light well. Description of Openings: Doors: Modernized aluminum stone front entrance, and absurd modern stone fronts on street level. Windows:. 1/1 double hung three perbay with flat rafter simple decorated sprandrels except 8th floor, where round even spans with cartouche keystone. Description of Site: North east corner of Main and' Washington, the major intersection of downtown South Bend, houses street to the north of the Odd Fellows bldg., diagonally across from the 3rd court house and the boundary of the identified historic district of South Bend. Description of Stairs: No exterior. Description of Towers and Steeples: Pant houses and flag poles. Additional Features: Concrete and the floor system/curtain wall construction, exceptional interior treatment with marble floors and wain scots elaborately detailed stairways. THE "J. M. S." BUILDING A TRADITION IN DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND Built in 1910 for John M. Studebaker, the J.M.S. Building is a vibrant entity in downtown South Bend. Located on the northeast corner of Main and Washington Streets, the eight - story office building is close to the Court House, the City -County Building and the new First Source Bank -Marriott Hotel complex. The exterior design is ornamental, graceful and dignified. The building is easily identifiable from the main highway by a graceful sign on the north facade. The first story starts with polished granite with the balance of the street fronts of ornamental enameled white terra cotta. Energy saving windows which carry through the design of the building have been installed on the Main and Washington Street fronts. Each office has individually controlled heat and air conditioning through a water source heat pump system. The entire building has been remodeled and modernized since 1971, making it among the finest in South Bend. (Illustration taken from original architect's rendering) A.G.A. REALTY COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND 711 J.M.S. Building 108 North Main Street South Bend, Indiana 46601 219/232-5888