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September 28, 1998 MEMO: TO: Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County FR: - Ed Talley, Acting Director - HPC RE: Grassroots Preservation Roundup Crown Point, Indiana September 26, 1998 Approximately 50 persons from various grassroot organizations around the state attended this event, which was held at the Lake County Sheriff s House; 232 South Main Street; Crown Point, Indiana. Also in attendance were Jon Smith, Director of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO); Steve Kennedy, Chief of Grants & Administration, SHPO; David Duvall, Architect, SHPO as well as other persons from this same office. A copy of the agenda is attached. South Bend/St. Joseph County was the only Certified Local Government (CLG) in attendance. The day was informative and fun. The opportunity to interact with these other organizations and see and hear about their projects gave an appreciation of the energy and fortitude being spent for the sake of preserving our Indiana heritage. Tours of the old jail, Sheriff s House, courthouse and farm provided not only relaxation but an opportunity to network with the attendees. The Buckley Farmstead was a bit of nostalgia, complete with horses, cows, sheep, geese, cats, rabbits, chickens and a peacock. The freshly bailed hay, the unused milking stalls, and the 1910 farmhouse and related buildings surrendered their calming and historical significance to the visitors. Recognizable scents from the grain barn, which also housed turn of the century farm machinery brought back fond memories I had as a child. The old milkhouse and milking stalls burst memory cells inside my head from my days of hand and machine milking on the farms from where I learned the meaning of manual labor. The transfer of information from our former Director as well as advice and input from the SHPO personnel provided some data and political information necessary to perform my function here. Interaction with other attendees allowed everyone to feel a certain comradery The experience was informative, relaxing and appreciative.