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NF1 Form 10- dtl AA"VW Ma 10244M I$ United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet F. 30 E. Bank Multiple Property Listing Section number Page St. Joseph County, Indiana Also present in the East Bank in good numbers are residences and institutional buildings which fall into the stylistic category of the Eclectic Period. Since these buildings were constructed, for the most part, at or after the turn of the century, it is not surprising that some of these styles are quite prominent in the area. Included in this property type are the Colonial Revival, Classical and Neo - Classical Revival, Tudor Revival, Beaux Arts, Prairie, Craftsman, Late Gothic Revival/Collegiate Gothic, and International styles. Of these, the overwhelming majority are Craftsman or Craftsman influence, with a few good Prairie examples. Colonial Revival, the Classical Revivals and Tudor Revival are also well represented. There is at least one institutional example of Collegiate Gothic style. The International style examples are invariably too recent to qualify. Materials are wide ranging, with brick and stone trim being common and several houses of stucco finish. Wood and brick houses in the craftsman mode may have cobblestone features as well. Most of the examples will be located in the two residential districts, with trees, • wide sidewalks, brick streets, and residential planting to enhance the ambience. Significance These buildings, like those of other property types are related to the historic context for the entire area. They were the manifest examples of the continuing upward efforts of the industry -inspired East Bank. For the most part, the buildings which come within this type gain significance in relationship to the upwardly mobile population of the area. This is especially true of those which are architect -designed. They will generally gain significance under Criteria A and/or Criteria C. A few outstanding examples will be highly significant under Criteria C as the work of a master. Seven locally and regionally significant architects can be identified with properties in the East Bank, more may be identified at a later date. Invariably, the architect designed houses will come within the eclectic period property type. Areas of significance include architecture for the majority, with a few also including education and industry. The properties are significant on the local level, although a few may be considered regionally significant. Registration Reauirements • The more sophisticated urban residences and institutional buildings, reflect the high quality which was sought by the wealthier residents.