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Joseph E. Kernan, Governor
<br />John R. Goss, Director
<br />DNR
<br />Indiana Department of Natural Resources
<br />Dnuion of Huloric Preservation @ Arclueology402 W. Wuhington Street, M74 Indiampolu, IN 462042739
<br />Phone 317.232-1 We Fax 317232-0693-dhp @dnr.IN.gov
<br />January 3, 2004
<br />Stephen J. Luecke
<br />Mayor, City of South Bend
<br />County -City Building
<br />South Bend, Indiana 46601
<br />Federal Agency: City of South Bend as the delegatee of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
<br />Development
<br />Re: General information and notification of the City of South Bend's finding of"no adverse effect" for
<br />an acquisition and demolition of the South Bend Lathe Building (#72, 95,141), Underground Pipe
<br />and Valve Building (#85), Eckler-Lahey outlot, Norfolk Southern Railyard, Huckins Tool and Die
<br />Building (#96), and South Bend Stamping Buildings (#86, 142, 78, 78A, 80, 79, 82, and 93), in
<br />relation to the Studebaker / Oliver Plow Works redevelopment project using Section 108 funds, an
<br />Economic Development Initiative Grant, and Brownfield Economic Development Initiative funds
<br />Dear Mayor Luecke:
<br />Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 4700 and 36 C.F.R. Part 800, the staff of
<br />the Indiana State Historic Preservation Officer ("Indiana SHPO") has conducted an analysis of the materials dated October
<br />14, 2004, and received on October 18, 2004, for the above indicated project in South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph
<br />County, Indiana.
<br />As provided in 36 C.F.R. § 800.5 (c)(2), the Indiana SHPO respectfully objects to your finding of"no adverse effect" as
<br />stated in your letter dated October 14, 2004.
<br />In regard to buildings and structures, we do not believe the proposed Studebaker Industrial Complex National Register
<br />Historic District (141-598-33901 - 141-598-33924) identified in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County Interim
<br />Report meets the criteria of eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. However, we do believe
<br />the Administration Building and Buildings #30, 84, and 92 meet the criteria of eligibility for inclusion in the National
<br />Register due to their historical and architectural significance. Without additional information, we are unable to determine
<br />if Buildings 472, 85, and 96 meet the criteria of eligibility for inclusion in the National Register. To enable us to provide
<br />views on their eligibility, please provide clear, recent photographs or good quality computer-generated images (not
<br />photocopies), showing each of the buildings facades and their interiors. Additionally, please provide information
<br />regarding their structural integrity. Furthermore, please provide a site plan indicating where the Eckler-Lahey outlot and
<br />Norfolk Southern Railyard are located.
<br />In terms of potential impact on archaeological resources, it is highly unlikely that intact, significant archaeological
<br />deposits would exist in an area that has been so drastically altered by modem development. As such, the proposed project
<br />should have no effect on significant archaeological resources. However, be advised that if any archaeological artifacts or
<br />human remains are uncovered during construction, demolition, or earthmoving activities, state law (Indiana Code 14-21-
<br />1-27 and 29) requires that the discovery must be reported to the Department of Natural Resources within two (2) business
<br />days. In the event that artifacts or features are discovered during the implementation of the Federally assisted project,
<br />activity, or program and a plan has not been developed, it is the Federal agency's responsibility to make reasonable efforts
<br />to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects in accordance with 36 C.F.R. § 800.13.
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