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Home My WebLink AboutHistroical Landmark - 745 LelandORDINANCE No. 9305-02 Passed by the Common Council of the Ciry of South Bend, Indiana February 11, Attest: Attest: 20 02 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana Fek~r~an~ ~ ~ 20 ~2 Ciry Clerk President of Common Council Ciry Clerk February 12, Approved and signed by me 20 02 `~~-r-; G~~----- Mayor ORDINANCE NO. l 3 ~ 5 ' 0 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR STRUCTURES AND REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 745 LELAND, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County has petitioned for the designation of the following described structures and real property as an Historic Landmark pursuant to Ordinance No. 5565-73, as amended to wit: Northeast part of lots 46, 47, 48; beginning 135.54 feet northeast side Shetterly Place 2nd Addition, South Bend, Indiana The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County have recommended the designation of the property as an Historic Landmark. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: Section 1. The property and structures located at 745 Leland is here by, as amended designated and established an Historic Landmark under Ordinance No. 5565-73. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor and its publication. ~~ Member o the Commo Council 1st READING ~ - ~ ~_ ~ Z PUBLIC HEAPING 'Z-\~-OZ 3rd READING Z _ \~_ OZ NOT APPROVED ------.. - ..e-t.a ~Ied~ der ~ ~ ~pn~ ClYYCiERF':, ~. D£hD, i~,.. ^~a E:; QED PA55ED 'L-~\-o2 COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred: BILL N~_ 4-02 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR STRUCTURES AND REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 745 LELAND, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion, this bill is being recommended to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Karl King Chairman PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 745 LELAND SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and Saint Joseph County August 20, 2001 ~~.. ,o~. ~'~ s' ~ ~ z~ ~ 4+ ~01~ i !C'1 ~TTA s. DiJ:3:'i ~~t. `7 ~ ~QU~ ~9.~~. Chi CLERt, ^~. ~rdir, E'!, OWNER CONSENT FORM I~'ej ~CU~ //Un/ L~ C~,2.S%~f / ~k~° /1u1/ (~~~'~~ f ,the Undersigned, hereby grant the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County the permission to have the building (or buildings) located at: Z~ ~•y.~ , /nI Declared an architectural and /or historic landmark under ordinance. I (~~ do also approved of the classification of this building/buildings under Group ~ Standards. l Si re of Property Owners .~~ OD Date Comments: ~Q.P p,~,1,C~~~2~ Other Authorized Signature 10;t±"I71~ d. STET, CITY CLEfi? , :~~. E':3I~, 6;d. .ti~ Date ~o~ ~~ L2lan~ Sl d( ~~ .,.. st'e.. ~6~1 m;:eL~gi~ `.~r6~~~~`~j ~~:~~ ;~ t, 20~~r _, .w ~crt~r:~ .~. c~?~.a: r:.~~ v'i'i. wd Sai, Ii'. c~~~,... 745 LELAND HISTORICAL CONTEXT On July 28, 1889, Annie P. Shetterly Miller and her husband, Ryell T. Miller, purchased PN. Of B.O.L. 111 from Annie's father, Christian Shetterly, for $5,300. With this property, the Millers laid out and platted Shetterly Place Additions 1 and 2. The Alley house at 745 Leland sits on lots 46, 47, and 48 of Shetterly Place Second Addition, and the Millers lived there until their deaths in 1923 and 1924. Mr. Miller was an extraordinary man, and a leader in South Bend's early days. He was born on a farm near South Bend March 1, 1853, to Daniel and Mary Miller, attended district schools and South Bend High School, and tried out work as a florist and as a showman, before undertaking the study of dentistry in 1873, in the office of D. E. Cummings, also of this area. He qualified as a dentist in 1874, and moved to Iowa. He returned to South Bend, and practiced dentistry on South Michigan Street. When his eyesight and his general health began to fail, he undertook the study of law, and simultaneously put together a historical exposition representing phases of prehistoric history and of Indian life, and traveled exhibiting it for several years. In 1895, he received his law degree from Notre Dame, and he was a practicing member of the St. Joseph County Bar Association for the next 29 years. He was also a successful realtor, as Shetterly Place became one of the leading residential sections of the city. He was also the owner of Miller Sash and Screen Factory in South Bend. He became a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1882, began to all branches of that fraternity, and held the rank of lieutenant colonel, retired, in the Patriarch Militant branch of the Odd Fellows. Ryell and Annie Miller had two sons, Leland Miller and Rex Miller, and an adopted daughter Betty (Mrs. Victor Paxson).. Leland Avenue and Rex Street are named for the sons. Leland Rex Miller is a grandson of Dr. Miller, and the father of the present owner, Mrs. Lynn Gorsky. The house was mostly used as a rental, and its ownership is unclear, until Ray Larimer purchased it from J. Clifford Potts on March 21, 1951, for $8,750. At some point in the 1950s it was converted into a duplex, and then converted back into single-family use before 1980. Ray Larimer sold the house to Deborah Ann Bass on July 15, 1974, and she sold it to Mrs. Gorsky in August or September of 1997. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a two and a half story Queen Ann style house. The floor plan is essentially rectangular, with large porches extending front and back. The narrow wooden clapboard siding, fish scale shingles in the gables, and decorative trim have all been beautifully restored. Similarly the porches, the box returns on the gables, and the dormer pediment are once again classic examples of this style of architecture. The first story windows have molded entablatures, there is a pent roof over the side entrance with arc-shaped brackets, and an arched window with decorative keystone in the attic. RECOMMENDATION This site and structure should be recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark. It meets three criteria: 1) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, material, or craftsmanship which represent an architectural characteristic or innovation; 2) Its suitability for preservation; 3) 3) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. This Commission just last month determined a rating of Significant-12 using the National Register criteria for evaluation. Now that it has been so sensitively restored, it is eminently suitable for preservation. Additionally, its location in the Shetterly Place and Shetterly Addition area is such that the area will benefit from having its neighborhood history preserved by landmark designation of this house It is more strongly identified than probably any other structure or place with both the Miller and the Shetterly families, both of whom played important roles in developing South Bend. ..~czzwaor. Q~~t Y Cs~.t ~.ri~ rc. a -~~ anti South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. RM 1123 SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 Phone:219-235-9798 Fax:219-235-9578 E-Mail: historic@michiana.org John Oxian, President December 20, 2001 South Bend Common Council 455 County-City Bldg. 227 W. Jefferson South Bend, IN. 46601 Dear Member of the Council, A Certified Local Government Please find the attached ordinance which has been prepared for introduction to the Common Council. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the property at 745 Leland as an Historic Landmark. The described real estate is the northeast part of lots 46-48; beginning 135.54 feet northeast side Shetterly Place 2nd Addition, South Bend, Indiana. At its Public Hearing held on August 20, 2001, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended designation of this property to the Common Council. A copy of the Staff's favorable review and recommendation regarding designation of this property and the signed owner consent form is also enclosed. Sincerely, .w Ui~ ,~ John Oxian -President JO/RLS '.:7 ,~. +~ C C~~~";~ vas'!. ~~f:i~ ~@! ~1f --..R...,~~.~.er_..,..,,..... Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable COMMISSIONERS Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer) Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice-President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary) Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar (Attorney)