# Historic Preservation Commission Meeting 10/06/2026

The City of Mishawaka Historic Preservation Commission met on October 6, 2026. It approved the September 1 minutes and approved the historic-preservation application for windows, doors, and awnings at 426 West 7th Street. The project is seeking grant support, with a city match of $23,878.50; members discussed quote comparisons for vinyl and aluminum-clad windows, the higher cost of aluminum-clad units, and the proposed black vinyl windows and fiberglass doors. Vinyl Craft was identified as a vendor the applicant has worked with. This was a preservation and grant-application approval, not a contract award. The commission also heard that approximately $150,000 remains in the broader incentive fund and that prior projects had received approvals.

Other discussion covered proposed historical markers for the Mishawaka library and Royal Cafe, potential reuse of a former fire station, and preservation concerns involving the Cam and Schilling brewery buildings. Staff will follow up on the brewery’s broken windows with code enforcement, continue exploring reuse options for the fire station, and coordinate marker locations with relevant parties. A member also encouraged pursuing local landmark designation for the Studebaker/Fred Major building; no related spending decisions or votes were recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Historic Preservation Commission Meeting 10/06/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE0bq7ojGpw) - City of Mishawaka