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H►s FWM 10-000.4 ("q ous AMyoyd Na 10240-018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet F. 29 E. Bank Multiple Property Listing Section number Page St. Joseph County, Indiana property type is evidence of the increased prosperity of the area and the desire to ornament these buildings above the merely utile. Neighborhoods were achieving distinctive character, through the streets, walks and alleys which were installed at the turn of the century. Homeowners and proprietors took great pride in their buildings, advertising their achievements through external demonstrations. Thus, the prevalence of stylistic homes and other buildings during this time also represents a recognized general trend in the evolution of architectural history. Unlike the vernacular properties, many of these homes were owned by managers, investors and other, non -laborers of the East Bank.' Some resources within this property type also achieve significance with in related areas, such as commerce, education, and industry.. Reaistration Reauirements As previously mentioned, a considerable number of resources in this • property type are located within historic districts, where the clustering of a group of similar resources and the related commercial and institutional buildings, sites and structures which defined the neighborhood creates the environment for registration potential. As such, examples of the styles mentioned above which fall in these areas may retain only a few of the typical characteristics which define the style. The typical forms and massing are often present, while some detailing may be lost, and others are present but temporarily obscured. Individual examples of these styles are rare, and to demonstrate their stylistic integrity, they must meet more rigorous standards. One such example is the Martin Hoban House which easily demonstrates the vigor of the Queen Anne style. Other examples of resources which meet the registration requirements may not exhibit as high a degree of integrity, but will qualify for their association with areas of significance such as commerce or industry and/or associative qualities. The East Bank area is a small, urban center, whose primary significance lies in its demonstration of community development related to a specific industrial phenomenon. The degree of high - style examples of these architectural styles is small, and thus registration requirements will rely on association to some degree. . Eclectic Period Buildings Description