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expressed in the bibliography of the nomination. Mr.' Oxian wondered whether • some of the guesswork in the nomination was based on.current observation of the buildings or photographic evidence, and that he would abstain. Mr. Duvall indicated that he could inquire of the consultant about her sources. There was much discussion about the locations of Bungalow Pies and Inwood's. Mr. Fine indicated that the information was probably taken predominantly from city directories which might show a record at slight variancg to the exact chronology of events. There was subsequent conversation attempting to recall the location of the grocery which is mentioned in the text but not identified. Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion passed with 5 yes votes and 2 abstentions, Mr. Oxian and Mrs. Sporleder. 2) Colonial Gardens Historic District Mr. Duvall presented the Staff report and distributed documentation materials. He further noted that the nomination was requested by the HPC in accordance with the 1993 Summary Report of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory for South Bend. Mrs. Choitz moved that the commission recommend this nomination to the Mayor, the SHPO and the State Historic Preservation Review Board for inclusion in the National Register. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. 3) Wenger Farmhouse Mr. Duvall presented the Staff report and distributed documentation materials. He further noted that the nomination was requested by the HPC in accordance with the 1993 Summary Report of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory for South Bend. • Mrs. Sporleder questioned whether the owners had been made aware of the nomination. Mr. Duvall stated that they had received both a letter of notification and an agenda for this meeting. He indicated that the ownership was to be in transition as the city had plans to and has made offer to purchase the building as part of the acquisitions for the new park being developed in this vicinity but that this purchase had not yet come to fruition. Staff has the assurance of the Dept. of Redevelopment as to the intended course and the nomination was a result of planning for access to funding.for the restoration of the building by the city. Mr. Oxian indicated that this had been under consideration for over 10 years and that he had directed Mr. Duvall to proceed at this time to enable use of the current CLG funding in processing the nomination. Mr. Fine asked whether the acquisition was planned by purchase or immanent domain. Mr. Duvall indicated a purchase offer had been made. Mr. Oxian indicated that the property was now under control of the you Wigfall and this may have affected the planned purchase. Mr. Fine asked whether the interior photographs were available. Mr. Duvall indicated that documentation of the interior had been difficult due to its having been full of stored junk, but that the one interior photo submitted with the application was available. He then circulated the photo. Mr. Fine asked if the owner had provided the interior access. Mr. Duvall indicated that he had been to the site with a code enforcement employee who had access. Mr. Oxian noted that this house had been declared a Landmark without the owner's consent. Mrs. Choitz moved that the commission recommend this nomination to the Mayor, the SHPO and the State Historic Preservation Review Board for inclusion in the National Register. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed • unanimously. 4) Hansel Center Mr. Duvall presented the Staff report and distributed documentation materials. He further noted that the nomination was requested by the HPC in accordance page 4