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Home My Public Portal Aboutharry frankel3.pdfRichmond: Historic preservation ordinance Palladium -Item photo by Joshua Smit CURRENT OWNERS: David Bartlemay and Simone Ferreira stand in front of their home at 711 Heniey Road Friday. Council will decide if site will be p rotected 711 Healey Road: If approved, property will be conservation district By Bill Engle Staff writer If the Richmond Com- mon Council agrees, an east side property might one day become the first protected by the city's his- toric preservation ordi- nance passed two years ago. The former Harry and Helen Frankel property at 711 Henley Road goes to council Monday, recom- mended for historic protec- tion by the city's Historic Preservation Commission. If it receives council ap- proval, the property owned by David Bartlemay and Si- mone Ferreira, would be- cornea conservation district for three years. After that time, it would become a his- toric preservation site and would be protected against demolition or major struc- turalchanges to its exterior. "It's important to Rich- mond This is a historic property and needs to be protected for future genera- tions," said Ferreira, who is a commission member "We don't see ourselves as own- ers of the property. We're caretakers of thisproperty" Thepropertybuiltbyllarry "Singin' Sam" Frankel for his wife Helen "Smiles" Frankel in 1938, originally sat on 180 awes. The land has been sold off andnow3Sacresremain. But it includes a welded - steel swimming pool, pool house, gazebo, two guest- houses, a garage/work- shopand board fencing out- lining the original farm. Singin' Sam was a popu. lar crooner in the 1920s and '30s and was apitchman for Coca -Cola and Barbasol. ■ The former Harry and Helen Frankel property, 711 Henley Road, goes to the Richmond Common Council for consideration as the first conservation site and, eventually, a his- toric preservation site. • The Richmond Historic Preservation Commission has recommended the property for approval. David Bartlemay and Simone Fer- reira own the property. •The couple also is trying to gather as much histori- cal information as it can about the property. Any- one with old photographs, old stories or other memo- rabilia about the home and land should call the couple at (765) 962.8427. •Ferreira said the couple plans to try to get the prop- erty listed on the National Registry of Historic Places More work ahead The project signals the start of more preservation efforts at the local level, said Scott Zimmerman, di- rector of the eastern re- gional office of Historic Landmarks of Indiana. "This gives the local preservation commission the opportunity, and maybe even the responsibility, to as- sist the local property owner in establishing what makes that local site historically significant," Zimmerman said. "The goal is to preserve local landmarks so the local public can visually enjoy them and relate to them." Commission president Charles Ball said the pro- ject follows 15 month.s of ed- ucation by the commission. "I think it's a good first district for us because it has important historical signif icance and it's an important architectural structure," Ball said. "It isalocal desig- nation and they are the only designations that can place prat ection on the property.' The home is a three•storl Colonial Revival architec tural style. Ferreira said she and hel husband are working to re turn the property, especial ly the historic home, to it previous state. "We feel it's very impor tant to maintain the in tegrity of the property,' she said. "This is not abou Dave and I or our family. It': about this property. It's lifecommitment." t--)C le .J - `,F �e.J iif ✓e flf�: A1:57✓•ci 7/,g€A/tiy /d.,o� ORDINANCE 39 -2003 A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING A CONSERVATION DISTRICT WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, Section 158.01 et. seq. of the City Code provides for the creation of a Conservation District by ordinance; and the owners of the real property commonly known as 711 Henley Road (hereinafter referred to as the "Property ") wish to establish a Conservation District on said Property. A written petition to establish said Property as a Conservation District is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as "Exhibit A "; and the property is more particularly described on a document attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as "Exhibit B "; and a map showing the boundaries of said Property is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as "Exhibit C"; and WHEREAS, the map attached as "Exhibit C" has been approved by the Historic Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has prepared a report on the above property and recommends the establishment of a Conservation District on this Property. A copy of said report is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as "Exhibit D." NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the map attached as "Exhibit C," showing the boundaries of the historic district, is hereby approved. NOW THEREFORE, it is further ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the above described property is hereby established as a Conservation District, as defined by 158.01 et. seq. of the City Code, th no additional regulations or restrictions shall apply to said Conservation District. Passed and Adopted this \LA day of Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana. Atte L o� orma Schroeder , 2003, by the Common g Welch) City Clerk , President Pried to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this , 2003 at 9:00 A.M.. orma Schroeder day of City Clerk ved by me, Shelley Miller, Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this , 2003 at 9:05 A.M. Attest: , City Clerk (Norma Schroeder) (Shelley iller) Mayor day of EXHIBIT � PAGE _LOF_LI 19 September, 2002 Historic Preservation Commission City of Richmond 50 N. Fifth Richmond, IN 47374 Please be advised that we, David L. Bartlemay & Simone L. Ferreira wish to have our property, Trouper Hill, listed as a conservation district Our property address is 711,713 & 715 Henley Road. Our legal description: PT SE SEC 3-- 13- 12.957A, 0.01A, 0.080A . 20 X 64.9 Strip N PT Lot 2 Colonial Village. Thank you, Simone L. Ferreira David L. Ba rtlemay cc: Karl Sharp EXHIBIT C, PAGE 1 OF I I • L. V••• S ?c. 1-.3.1 H er':.1 LEY L�.ED n .. _ 1sys, li out — — �� - - -- `II 2I:.v I • RoAt • i1i 1L• • M. 1 wwi. . .MT* E L - • am.,"• ...., i r . m. r Being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 13 North, Range 1 West, in the City of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a p-k nail set on the west line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 3, said p-k nail being 1582.13 feet north of a brass plug found in concrete at the southwest comer of said Southeast Quarter, and running thence from said beginning point continuing north, along the west line of said Southeast Quarter (assuming said west line runs north and south), 20.08 feet to a p -k nail set; thence north 89 degrees, 43 minutes and 25 seconds east, 300.93 feet to an iron rod found at the southeast comer of a tract of and owned by Morris L. and Roberta L Whitlock, as recorded in Deed Record Book 478, Page 49 in the Office of the Wayne County Recorder, Wayne County, Indiana; thence north, parallel to the west line of said Southeast Quarter, and along the east line of said Whitlock tract, 221.44 feet to an iron rod set on the south line of Hale Terrace Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 459 in said Recorder's Office, and being the northeast comer of said Whitlock tract; thence south 89 degrees, 21 minutes and 45 seconds east, along the south line of said Subdivision, 341.16 feet to an iron rod set; thence south 00 degrees, 42 minutes and 50 seconds east, 335.55 feet to an iron rod found; thence south 07 degrees, 51 minutes and 35 seconds east, 17.47 feet to an iron rod set; thence north 87 degrees, 57 minutes and 05 seconds west, 15.60 feet to an iron rod found; thence south 00 degrees, 34 minutes and 20 seconds west, 27.95 feet to a point, witness a chain link post 2.00 feet south 69 degrees, 50 minutes and 00 seconds west of the true comer, thence north 89 degrees, 25 minutes and 30 seconds west, 29.20 feet to a point, witness a chain link post 0.68 feet south 29 degrees, 40 minutes and 00 seconds east of the true comer, thence south 00 degrees, 34 minutes and 20 seconds west, 86.25 feet to an iron rod set; thence north 87 degrees, 43 minutes and 12 seconds west, 62.13 feet to an iron rod set; thence north 00 degrees, 17 minutes and 30 seconds east, 20.00 feet to an iron pipe found; thence north 89 degrees, 40 minutes and 05 seconds west, 77.00 feet to an iron rod set; thence north 00 degrees, 48 minutes and 20 seconds west, 75.00 feet to an iron rod set; thence south 89 degrees, 00 minutes and 00 seconds west, 161.77 feet to an iron rod found at the southeast corner of a tract of and owned by Rosemary L. Butler, as recorded in Instrument No. 1998014803 in said Recorder's Office; thence north, parallel to the west line of said Southeast Quarter, and along the east line of said Butler tract, 133.36 feet to an iron rod found at the northeast comer of said Butler tract; thence south 89 degrees, 43 minutes and 25 seconds west, 300.93 feet to the place of beginning, containing an area of 3.338 acres. SUBJECT TO: An ingress and egress 130.00 feet in length off the entire westem most portion of the above - described tract to benefit the parcels to the north and south. ALSO SUBJECT TO: The right -of -way of Henley Road, and any easements of record. Report on Designation of property at 711 Henley Road As a Conservation District under Chapter 158 of the City of Richmond Code Common Description Home and outbuildings located at 711 Henley Road South in the City of Richmond, Indiana. Structures The following structures are located, on the above property: 1) Main House 4) Cottage 2) Pool House 5) Garage /Summer Kitchen 3) Pool 6) Barn The property, as a whole, has been classified as an outstanding site by the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. Architectural Significance Rated Outstanding in the 2001 Wayne County Interim Report of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory, the home is in the Colonial Revival Style and was completed in 1938. The home was modeled after the owner Harry A. Frankel's boyhood home in Danville, Kentucky. In addition to the main house, the property includes a welded -steel swimming pool, pool house, gazebo, two guesthouses, a garage /workshop and board fencing outlining the original farm. Historical Significance Harry Frankel was born in Richmond on January 27, 1888, and died at the age of 60 on June 12, 1948. Frankel was a minstrel in vaudeville and hosted radio shows aired on CBS until 1930 when he joined the NBC network. Later, Frankel's show was nationally syndicated and originated from his home in Richmond. Known as an early "crooner," Frankel made records for the local Gennett label's New York studio and others. Frankel also appeared in the 1934 film, "This Little Piggie Went to Market." In addition to his numerous efforts as an entertainer, Frankel endorsed several products and as a result of his popularity as a "pitchman" he was known as "Singin' Sam the Lawnmower Man" and "Singin' Sam the Barbasol Man." Approval of Owners This parcel has two owners who have agreed to have the parcel designated as a Conservation District. Recommendation The Historic Preservation Commission recommends the creation of a Conservation District at this site Additional Conditions The Historic Preservation Commission does not recommend that additional restrictions be placed upon this property. 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