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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0715pt.2 PROPERTY — 830 North Michigan South Bend, IN. OWNER — South Bend Water Works DESIGNATION — LL RATING — Outstanding 0/13 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The plans for the present North Pumping Station were drawn up on August 30, 1912 by the well known local architects, Freyermuth & Maurer. This firm preserved an earlier foundation on the northwest side of the present structure which dates to 1892. Work on the new building began in 1910 when a local engineer, William S. Moore, had build a 6,000,000 gallon reinforced concrete reservoir. Freyermuth and Maurer's 1912 building was constructed for the cost of $250,000.00 and was equipped with a 7"x175' reinforced concrete stack, a brick suction well, 20 additional supply wells and steam pumping engines. The suction well was subsequently replaced by a modern reservoir and the steam pumps were replaced by electricity, thus, leaving most of the pumping station empty. The exterior of the new pumping station is in the classical revival style, which was very popular in the mid -west as the Prairie School Style began to fade, to make it better suit its park surroundings. Currently the interior is divided into three parts, the old pumping room the new pumping roof and the boiler room. PROPOSFD CHANGE The applicant is proposing to install a new door in the rear facade of the North pumping station. STANDARDS The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks state: b) ....The Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.... C. Renovation and Additions 1. Structures Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the style and construction. 2. Construction and style All work should be done in the architectural style and a technique compatible with that of the original structure. Change that alters, removes, or covers existing significant stylistic detail shall not be permitted. A change which adds detail of another style will not be permitted.