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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEstablishing an historic landmark for 310 W Monroe StORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 WEST MONROE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Whereas, The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County has petitioned for the designation of the following described real estate as an Historic Landmark under the Ordinance No. 5565 -73, as amended to wit: The West 50.00 feet of Lot 467 in the recorded plat of "Martin's Addition" as recorded in the records of St Joseph County, Indiana. Whereas, The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County has recommended the designation of the PROPERTY as an historic landmark. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION 1. That the above described PROPERTY be, and it is here designated and established as an Historic Landmark under Ordinance No. 5565 -73, as amended. SECTION 2. That 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. 310 WEST MONROE STREET, THE OLIVET AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 310 WEST MONROE STREET Historic and Architectural Significance Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County September 1994 QUADRANT 55 (34000 - 34949) LOCATION MAP 310 West Monroe Street South Bend, Indiana 02 02 02 000 e p .029 2 000000 O 00 n..:::..:. ON00 o 0 0:.::.�:.- .030 000 0 00 leSe m •:i.r..i.t: .03 d .031 O 053 d 0 . �mo 0 84 . 1 .039 .032 .046 O y .042 5 05 043 .x 0 . ;083 . o O O n P N P o a. 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PP Fisher ^ .377 i n ^ 381 .380 Sam Street LOCATION MAP 310 West Monroe Street South Bend, Indiana PHOTOGRAPH 310 West Monroe Street South Bend, Indiana At the September 19, 1994 regular monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County (HPC), the HPC voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation for the Local Historic Landmark designation of the former Mount Olive A.M.E. Church located at 310 West Monroe Street to the South Bend Common Council. RECOMMENDATION Based on the HPC Local Landmark Criteria [1], it is the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation that the South Bend Common Council designate the structure located at 310 West Monroe Street in the city of South Bend by ordinance as a Local Historic Landmark. The property meets the criteria in at least four areas. 1) Its character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or culture of the City of South Bend or St. Joseph County, the State of Indiana, or the United States; 2) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovation; 3) Its educational value; 4) Its suitability for preservation; The property fulfills criteria #1 as the location of the first religious institution established in South Bend by a congregation of African - American descent. The extant structure was constructed by that same congregation at this same site at a later date which has since accrued historical merit. The property fulfills criteria #2 as an example of the design, plan, detail, and materials of the early twentieth century church construction. The structure was rated as Significant (11) in the latest summary report of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (1993) which described it as being unaltered and in good condition. The property fulfills criteria #3 as a publicly accessible surviving structure from the first African - American church congregation organized in South Bend and associated with numerous persons of stature in the African - American community of South Bend. The property fulfills criteria #4 by its unaltered condition, integrity, and continued use. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION The structure is constructed in a very functional rendition of the Gothic Revival style including a high pitched roof (approximately 12/12 pitch), stained glass windows with pointed arches, water table, a crenelated tower at the northwest front corner and a circular window located in the pediment of the front facade. The construction is of stretcher bond wire cut brick with cut and dressed stone articulating such elements as the water table string course, window sills, the surround of the circular window, the keystone over the main entry door, and the parapet coping over the entry and at the crenelations of the tower. In plan the structure is composed of a main rectangular body with high pitched vaulted ceiling which shelters the sanctuary of the church and a large room directly below the sanctuary in the basement. Additional one story extensions enclose a narthex entry at the front with a quarter -hip roof; choir storage at the southeast corner, and office space at the southwest corner with shed extensions from the upper roof. Vertical accessibility is accommodated by stairway in the tower. The main floor is raised significantly from ground level and articulated by a stone string course often referred to as the water table. Entry is accomplished by concrete steps with metal railings located at the center of the front facade which approach a double set of doors which together have a tudor arched head. Secondary entry and egress is provided by a door located at the office appendage. HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT The Olivet African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in the City of South Bend in 1870 under the direction of Reverend John Bundy and nine charter members. The Organization became a legal entity by Articles of Association dated March 16, 1871 under the name of "Olivet Chapel Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of South Bend ". Said articles of association were signed by James Hurst, Pharoah (A.K.A. Pharoh and Farrow) Powell, J. H. Jackson, Catherine Wilson and Alice Fowler [2]. The Church placed great emphasis on the religious and social improvement of local residents of African descent. For many years, it was the only center of the social, religious, and political life of the city's African - American community. This congregation is found to be variously referred to as Olivet, Mount Olive [3] and simply Olive A.M.E. [4] in the historical sources. Among the other early charter members of the Olivet A.M.E. Church were Mrs. Pharoah Powell, Mrs. James Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Birdgeman, Mr. J. B. Lott, and Mr. John Powell. The first trustees, Pharoah Powell, James Jackson, and James Hurst purchased this site in 1871. Shortly thereafter, the first church was erected on this site in the late 1870's under the direction of Rev. Bundy. This structure was remodeled under the leadership of Rev. George W. Benson. Late in 1915 plans were made for a new church during the administration of Reverend C. Emery Allen. Construction work on the present structure was completed in 1917. On February 4, 1917 the new church was dedicated during the Michigan Annual Conference, by Right Reverend C. S. Smith, Presiding Bishop. The Pipe Organ was unveiled October 23, 1917 under the pastorate of Rev. A. T. Reading.[5] In 1969, the Olivet A.M.E. Church purchased the former Lowell Heights Methodist Church at 719 N. Notre Dame Avenue. They sold this building to James and Bonnie Baxter at that time. The Baxters converted the Church into a center for dance instruction and performance. The building was restored to a place of worship in the latter part of 1981 when the Southhold Dancecenter Inc. sold it to the Greater Tabernacle Christian Church. In April of 1986, South Bend's Department of Redevelopment purchased the structure as part of the land acquisitions related to the development of Covelski Stadium. The structure is presently leased by the city to the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church where Reverend Robert H. Derrickson is pastor.[6] David B. Duvall September, 1994 NOTES 1. Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No.3: Historic Landmarks Procedure 2. Olivet A.M.E. Church; Program - 100th Anniversary Banquet 3. Howard, Timothy Edward; __A History of Saint Joseph County Indiana; pg. 413 4. Sanborn Map Company; Saint Joseph County, Indiana 1917; pg. 47 5. Olivet A.M.E. Church; Program - 100th Anniversary Banquet 6. Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey - inventory data card(s).* * The section on Historic Development relies partially on the information gathered for the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey, this document credits the following sources: Deed Book (St. Joseph County) pg. 189; So. Bend Tribune - Dec. 1, 1985, pg. c3; Assessment Card (St. Joseph County) 1979; So. Bend Tribune - Dec. 21, 1971. AREA PLAN COMMISSION of ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN RICHARD S. JOHNSON Executive Director 1140 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING, SOUTH BEND, IN. 46601 October 17, 1994 Mrs. Irene Gammon, City Clerk 4th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 ROBERT W. SANTE Assistant Director (219) 235 -9571 FAX (219) 235-9813----,,," RE: Bill No. 91 -94 Proposed designation of property located at 310 West Monroe Street as an Historical Landmark. Dear Mrs. Gammon: The Staff of the Area Plan Commission has reviewed the Historic Preservation Commission's proposed designation of the above property as an historic landmark with respect to the relationship of said property to any capital improvements proposed for nearby rights -of -way, easements or properties. We find no proposed improvements that will conflict with this designation. Sincerely, Y Senior Planner cc: Historic Preservation Commission Serving: South Bend, Lakeville, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Roseland and St. Joseph County, IN commitIr a arpor# (go #4t flomnwn (110um -d of tot TitH of OVW4 Emb: of the Whole Your Committee to whom was referred BILL NO. 91 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 WEST MONROE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion This bill has been recommended to the Council favorable. Roland Kelly, Chairman FREE PREBB PUBLISHING CO.