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RIVER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION ADOPTED The River Park Neighborhood Association adopted the following Resolution on May 1, 2003, dealing with the restoration and rebuild- ing of the historic Auto Shelter in Potawatomi Park. Several members expressed regret that the interior core of the building could not be saved as well, but relief that at least, after many years of disuse and increasing disrepair, some part of the building would be saved. We are informed that when the roof of the building has been re -installed, the City of South Bend and the South Bend Parks Department will host a ceremony to re -install the original corner stone, and to open the time capsule imbedded in the original cornerstone. WHEREAS: The River Park Neighborhood has a close and long-standing rela- tionship with the Potawatomi Park, and our members consider its history to be part of our own history and WHEREAS: The Automobile Society Shelter in the Potawatomi Park off of Wall Street represents a unique facet of our history and the cultural his- tory of early automobile transportation, and WHEREAS: The Automobile Society Shelter is one of the largest and most beau- tiful historic public buildings remaining in the River Park area, THEREFORE: We wish to express our appreciation for the recent repair, maintenance, and conservation work e performed under the auspices of the South Bend Parks Department, which will result in the conservation of the exterior colonnade and red tile roof of the beautiful 1921 Mediterranean Revival style Automobile Society Shelter in Potawatomi Park. A 2003 SOUTHOLD AWARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATI( In July, the Historic Preservation Com- mission Southold Awards Committee present- ed the 2003 Southold Awards for Historic Preservation at a brunch served at Tippecanoe Place local historic landmark. Awards went to master carpenter Darrell Sisney, for his outstanding craftsmanship and artistry in the restoration of the remarkable and extensive carved woodwork on and in the Old Republic House in New Carlisle. In addi- tion to the woodwork itself, Mr. Sisney and his team of highly skilled carpenters carved molds for the interior plasterwork, much of which could not have been restored as it was but for their expertise. Gibson -Lewis L.L.C., the contractor which employs Mr. Sisney and the other carpenters, also received an award. Project supervisor, Brian Blight, accepted on behalf of his company. Marcy Kaufman, on behalf of Historic New Carlisle, remarked that among the many awards and tributes which they have received for their wonderfully successful restoration, this is the first award to be pre- sented directly to any of the talented and highly trained tradespeople who actually per- formed the work which so many admire. She spoke with appreciation of the many hours of planning and design work which preceded the restoration itself, and noted that she and the members of her organization were fortu- nate to work with professionals who excelled in both design and execution of their craft. Southold Awards were also presented to the carpenters and architect responsible for restoring the windows at the Palais Royal. Architect David Sassano, accepting the awards on behalf of himself and the carpenters, explained the process by which the charac- ter -defining features of the windows were repaired and retained. 4Z Mary Ann Bryant, speaking on behalf of the Palais Royal, described how much greater the beneficial impact upon the community is, from the restoration of a dearly beloved and C well remembered place, than the building of anything new and unfamiliar could have been. She described hearing regularly from elderly persons who had their high-school proms at the Palais, or who made or received marriage proposals there, soldiers who �C danced there while on leave from World War II, and others who have never been there, but e who have long heard stories of the Palais from their parents or grandparents. These people have made the operation of the restored building very special to her. The awards brunch and presentati= ceremony was preceded by an excellent ser— inar on window pre ervation in older homes presented by Mr. Irlc717 .r, yS% About 50 guests were in attendance and voiced their appreciation for the tips, tricks , and advice shared by Mr.2,-4yS/o. Copies of some materials shared maybe acquired by contacting the HPC office. South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNTY --CITY BUILDING, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 Phone: 574-235-9798 • Fax: 574-235-9578 Email: historic0michiana.org Website: httpJ/community.michiana.org/historic/ • ' A Certified Local Government r� John H. Oxian �l John � oX: W. Gerald Ujdak Vice President Catherine Hostetler Secretary Karen R. Hammond -Nash Director Julie Schutte Assistant Director COMMISSIONERS: Mary Jane Chase Treasurer Joann Sporleder Architectural Historian Martha Choitz Virginia O'Hair Lynn Patrick Diane Wrobel-Illes