HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 108 Main Street_COA 2024-0205A PacketHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: February 12, 2024
Application Number: 2024-0205A
Property Location: 108 Main Street
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo-Classical /
1910 / Solon Beman and H.G. Christman, Builder
Property Owner: JMS Development, LLC
Landmark or District Designation: South Bend Local Land-
mark, Ordinance #8915-1998
Rating: Outstanding
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: John Mohler Studebaker built this eight story Neo-Classical style
office structure in 1910. The facade is comprised of six bays to the west and three to the south and is covered with
white terracotta classical detailing. It is also clearly divided into three registers that are separated by strong project-
ing and intervening cornices. The bottom of each cornice is punctuated by volutes and honeysuckle designs placed
between each bay.
The middle 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 egg and dart molding. The overall decorative detail of the structure tends to
reflect the impact of the Colombian Exposition of which the architect, Solon S. Beman, was a major participant.
However, the frank expression of the steel frame links the building to the Chicago School of skyscraper construc-
tion.
The building has a flat roof with robust projecting cornices that have egg and dart molding and decorated volut-
ed brackets. The upper floor windows are 1/1 double hung with simple decorated spandrels, except for the eighth
floor.
ALTERATIONS: RME 2018-1130 allowed for the construction of fencing enclosing the parking area on north
side of structure. COA 2018-0628 allowed for the installation of signage on the north elevation. COA 2016-0705A
approved replacement of the non-original storefronts at ground floor with new aluminum windows and sill flashing
and 7 door openings with standard hardware. Vinyl/aluminum windows have been replaced with an historically
appropriate Quaker style aluminum that restored all full original window openings, including arched heads. Fur-
ther approvals with COA 2016-0705A include: awnings, in-kind; close up windows behind elevator core; masonry
restoration, in-kind; remove skylights; install stair tower and trash chute near center of north facade, all finished in
EIFS. COA 2016-0801A approved removal of “JMS Building” sign on the north facade (although sign will remain
installed to reflect the historic name and nature of building), and installation of Centier blade sign, Centier sign on
north elevation, and Studebaker Lofts sign on west elevation. COA 2023-0703 allowed for the removal and replace-
ment of the storefront glass and replacement with insulated metal panels, including an ATM.
APPLICATION ITEMS: “Install vinyl graphics on wall surrounding the night drop and the ATM. Also install a separate back-
lit panel around the ATM. Also install white vinyl on 2 glass doors that says “WELCOME” and the Centier hours of operation on
the pane next to each door.”
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
1. Install vinyl graphics on ATM and night deposit wall panels.
2. Install back-lit frame around ATM.
3. Install vinyl lettering on entry doors and hours on adjacent window panes.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: See Standards and Guidelines: Commercial Standards:
Signs: Pages 51-53;
SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff makes a favorable recommendation.
Prepared by
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
MAP OF THE AREA — Google Maps view of the subject area.
SATELLITE/SANBORN IMAGERY — Sanborn Maps: 1917, 1945, 1960, Imagery from 2023
February 5, 2024 MA
Rec. 261454 $20.00
TEMPORARY ATM Vinyl Graphic
Applied Vinyl Graphic
ENT.SBDT.001
5'-10"
9 3/8"
1'-10 11/16"
11 7/8"
3'-1 3/16"
White Vinyl
Frosted Vinyl
5'-10"
9 3/8"
1'-10 11/16"
11 7/8"
3'-1 3/16"
White Vinyl
Frosted Vinyl
ATM Surround Execution
Applied Vinyl Graphic, with additional LED Backlit Surround