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Appendix E historic preservation commission ft - of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284 -9798) April 26, 1982 Dagmar Cameron 'tcDonough Associates Inc. _24 South Michigan Avenue _riicago, Illinois 60604 Dear Ms. Cameron: I am writing in regard to your request of April 19, 1982 concerning the buildings along Pierce Road which would be affected by the proposed improvements. I refer to previous correspondence -::hick listed the fol- !owing structures from the St. Joseph County Survey of Historic Sites and Structures: 65988 State Road 331, House and Barn Store Building at southwest corner of Pierce and Dogwood Southeast corner Pierce and Cedar, Madison Union Chapel 10910 Pierce, House and Barn 10899 Pie ' rce, House and Barn 10126 Pierce, House and Barn, Two Houses and Barn As indicated in correspondence dated August 10, 1980, the Madison Union Chapel is close to the road and would be affected by a road widen- ing project. The Chapel was built in 1908 and is one of only a few his- toric churches surviving in Madison Township. It has retained its original character over the years with only one minor alteration, the entrance addition on the west side. The structure is significant for its patterned, slate roof, hip- roofed bell tower, and original window molding. In addition to the church, the house at 10128 Pierce Road (part of the complex at 10126) is also significant and is situated fairly close to the road. It is a nice example of a Basic Box or American Foursquare style with Prairie influences, a style not often found in rural St. Joseph '_ounty. I have encloseda copy of the survey card on both the Chapel and .he house. The Commission would appreciate further detailed information on the impact of the Pierce Road improvements on these two structures. If you •gave further questions, please contact our c,f }ice. ;ncereI Karen L. Kiemnec Preservation Planner KLK:hm Enc.