Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0011 listed the value of the house at $100, the garage at $50, the privy at $5, and the barn at $100. All but the privy were useable, with repairs. The condition of the garage and barn was fair, the house and privy were in poor condition. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—001l. Cletus Hohl of Lincoln City won the contract for their removal. SF—114, n.d. Land Acquisition File.

*Life estate plus 1 year. Warranty Deed No. 20.

The act authorizing the establishment of Lincoln Boyhood did not authorize less than fee acquisition. Superintendent Bill Riddle did not want to allow Betz use and occupancy rights. See Memorandum, Superintendent John C. W. Riddle to Regional Director [Chester L. Brooks], Northeast Region, January 30, 1973. Land Acquisition File. Riddle was overruled, however, and the use and occupancy granted. See Attorney General to Secretary of Interior Rogers C. B. Morton, May 16, 1974. Land Acquisition File.

Betz inquired as to his eligibility for relocation benefits (government reimbursement for cost of relocating his mobile home), but was informed he was not eligible because he was not moving. CNB [Charlotte N. Baird] to Richard [Betz], October 23, 1973. Land Acquisition File.

*With one year use and occupancy.

Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0012 gave the house's value as $50, and the garage as $20. Both were in poor condition, but useable for other than their intended purpose. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0012, July 29, 1975. Baker Construction Company of Chandler, Indiana, was awarded the contract for removal; he subcontracted the project to Mill Watson of Dale, who removed the structures. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, n.d., and SF—18, March 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

*Total acreage of tracts 01—121 and 01—122.

**Total acreage of tracts 01—136 and 01—137.

National Park Service did not acquire; still belongs to railroad.

On March 28, 1975, the National Park Service made Mr. and Mrs. Hevron a a final offer of $3,250 for tract 01—106. On May 2, 1975, the Service notified the Hevrons they would condemn the property if the offer was not accepted within 10 days. See Land Acquisition Officer [F. L. Myers] to Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hevron, May 2, 1975.

Land Acquisition File. During the court proceedings over the two tracts, 01—106 and 01—116, it became clear that Wayne Jones, Jr., and Barbara Jones, co—owners of the properties, had not been informed of the property's impending sale. The court awarded the tracts to the U. S. government for payment of $5,000 to the Hevrons, et al. Barbara Jones (apparently widowed) was paid $1,500 for her share of the properties. See U. S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana; U. S. A. v. Hevron, et al. owners, February 18, 1977; and letter, F. Meyer to Mrs. Barbara Jones, May 16, 1975. Land Acquisition File.

On February 18, 1977, the court awarded the National Park Service tracts 01—106 and 01—116. Land Acquisition File.

The National Park Service made a final offer of $4,740 on March 28, 1975, and threatened to condemn the property on May 2, 1975. The transaction was apparently completed without court action on January 10, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

The government took Mrs. Hevron to court over these properties, also. The final offer of $5,950 was made March 28, 1975; court action threatened on May 2. The court awarded the property to the United States on January 14, 1976. U. S. A. v. Helen Hevron, January 14, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

A house and three sheds were removed from this tract. The Report of Survey gave the value of the house as $50 (in poor condition, but useable); two sheds were estimated at $5 each (poor condition, useable only as scrap); the third shed was estimated at a value of $25 (in poor condition, but possibly useable for other than its intended purpose). Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0010, July 29, 1975. Baker Construction Company of Chandler, Indiana, was awarded the contract for removal; he subcontracted the project to Mill Watson of Dale, who removed the structures. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, n.d., and SF—18, March 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

The Service offered Mr. and Mrs. Polen $2,450 for tract 01—110 and $225 for tract 01—123 on March 28, 1975. On May 5, Polen asked $7,000 for 01—110 and $1,200 for 01—123. Land Acquisition Officer F. L. Myers rejected the offer on May 19, stating the Polen's asking price was too far over the appraised value of the properties to be accepted. Polen asked Senators Birch Bayh and Vance Hartke and National Park Service Director Gary Everhardt to intercede on his behalf. The letters stirred some action. In a letter to the Associate Director for Park Systems Management [John E. Cook], Midwest Regional Director Merrill D. Beal pointed out that courts had been awarding up to 500 percent of appraised values, and the Service would have to pay court costs, as well (Regional Director to Associate Director, December 17, 1975; Land Acquisition File. On January 9, 1976, The Land Officer was instructed to accept Polen's current offer of $7,000 for the two tracts. Chief, Division of Lands, Midwest Region, to Land Acquisition Officer, Indiana Dunes, January 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

Sheds valued at $50 and $20 respectively were removed before August 13, 1976. Both were identified as useable for other than their intended purpose, but in poor condition. Baker Construction Company of Chandler, Indiana, was awarded the contract for removal; he subcontracted the project to Mill Watson of Dale, who removed the structures. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, n.d., and SF—18, March 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

A $200—house, $5—shed, and a $5—privy were removed. The house was identified as useable with repairs, but in poor condition; the other structures were listed as useable for other than their intended purpose, but in poor condition. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0008. William A. Birchler won the contract for their removal. SF—114, November 8, 1975. Land Acquisition File.

On March 28, 11975, the National Park Service made Mrs. Newman a "final offer" of $2, 950 for tract 01—113. Apparently Mrs. Newman passed away before the matter could be settled. The administrator of her estate asked $4,000 for the property. Regional Director Merrill D. Beal asked the Associate Director, Park System Management John E. Cook for permission to accept the offer and stay out of court. See Regional Director, Midwest Region to Associate Director, Park System Management, August 13, 1975. Land Acquisition File. Although no record was located, Cook apparently refused Beal permission, and the case went to court on February 18, 1977. No one representing Mrs. Newman's estate attended to contest the declaration of taking, and the court awarded the land to the United States in turn for payment of $4,000 to the Newman estate. United States of America v. Marguerite Klink Newman estate and unknown others, U. S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, February 18, 1977. Land Acquisition File.

Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0007 gave the house a value of $100. It said the structure was useable, with repairs, but in poor condition. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0007, n. d. Baker Construction Company of Chandler, Indiana, was awarded the contract for removal; he subcontracted the project to Mill Watson of Dale, who removed the structures. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, n.d., and SF—18, March 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

Mr. and Mrs. Walters appealed the amount of the relocation allowance offered them by the National Park Service. Relocation costs are to be made on the basis of "comparable value" of the property in question to similar properties in the area. The Walters objected that National Park Service appraiser Finis T. Rayburn made his analysis without entering the houses being studied. A hearing was conducted at the park on December 3, 1975; its proceedings are summarized in a memorandum from Superintendent Bill Riddle to Regional Director Merrill Beal dated January 23, 1976. The report recommended relocation assistance for the Walters totalling $6,833.33. The files fail to indicate whether the Walters received the recommended amount. See United State Department of Interior. "Appeal Hearing for Relocation Assistance, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Walters" (National Park Service, Summary Typescript, 1975).

The house, valued at $500, was removed from tract 01—118 before August 13, 1976, by Bill Watson of Dale. Watson was a subcontractor for Baker Construction Co. of Chandler, Indiana. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, and SF—18, March 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File. The house was listed as useable, with repairs, and in good condition. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0005. Land Acquisition File.

Superintendent Al Banton initiated conversations between the National Park Service and Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church over the sale of tract 01—119 in 1966. On June 15 of that year he reported to Land Acquisition office that he believed the church would sell the property if the government agreed to also pay relocation costs. He estimated the cost of the agreement at $20,000. Federal Outdoor Recreation Land Acquisition Program Tract Acquisition Proposal, June 15, 1966. Land Acquisition File.

The National Park Service took no further action until late 1973, when Thomas Kirn of the Duluth, Minnesota, Land Acquisition Office contacted Reverand Harry Allemang requesting that the church provide estimates of its moving costs so that the sale could proceed. On January 22, 1974, Reverand Allemang furnished a detailed estimate of the costs. Letter, Reverand Harry Allemang, Minister, to Duluth Land Acquisition Field Office, January 22, 1974. Land Acquisition File. Six days later, the Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church Board of Trustees submitted a formal offer to sell the church and property for $21,600, that the National Park Service return the church structure as a salvage property for the cost of one dollar to the trustees, and that the two parties negotiate an agreeable time schedule for the transfer of properties. Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church Board of Trustees to Duluth Land Acquisition Field Office, January 28, 1974. On February 22, 1974, Kirn confirmed his the offer, stating the check for $11,999 ($12,000 for the church structure less the one dollar salvage cost) had been ordered, and that actual moving expenses up to $9,601 would be paid in full. Thomas M. Kirn to Reverand Harry Allemang, February 22, 1974. Land Acquisition File.

On March 21, 1974, Kirn informed °ree;Reverand Allemang of a reorganization within the National Park Service which transferred responsibility to Lincoln Boyhood land acquisition to the Indiana Dunes Land Acquisition Office in Michigan City, Indiana. Kirn informed them their case would be handled by Frank Ucman of the Indiana Dunes office. Shortly thereafter, the National Park Service informed Reverand Allemang that Kirn had made his agreement with the church without prior authorization from his supervisor, and that the Service would not be able to pay the full relocation costs Allemang and Kirn had discussed. On May 6, Reverand Allemang contacted Basil Lorch, Jr., the church's attorney, outlining the problem and summarizing the three options he was willing to consider: 1) ". . . they can come up with the $21,000. as agreed by both us and them [sic]" 2) the sale could be cancelled; or 3) the government could attempt to sue the church for the property, in which case the church would counter—sue for the full $21,600 and damages. Harry H. Allemang, Minister, to Basil H. Lorch, Jr., May 6, 1974. Land Acquisition File.

Frank Ucman and Superintendent Bill Riddle met with Attorney Lorch at Lorch's office in New Albany, Indiana, on May 21, 1974. Ucman explained that Kirn had misinterpreted allowable benefits under P. L. 91—646, and that the government was not authorized to complete the agreement discussed by Reverand Allemang and Kirn. Ucman informed Lorch that the church trustees, Charles E. Ludwig, C. R. Walker, Victor Smith, and Walter Van Winkle, had already signed the deed transferring the property to the United States, and the deed had been recorded. Warranty Deed No. 74—1379, recorded April 25, 1974. Ucman then presented two options for Lorch and his clients to consider: 1) the church could sue the government to have the deed set aside; or 2) the church could accept a new offer by the National Park Service which would allow them to continue to use the church in its current location for 5—12 years under a special use permit. This would allow them to gather interest on the $11,999 they had been paid for the building. When the interest was enough to cover the relocation costs, the Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church would move the church and the special use permit would be terminated. At Lorch's request, Ucman prepared a special use permit for Lorch to present to the Board of Trustees. Memorandum to File, Frank A. Ucman, May 22, 1974. The Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church elected to accept the Park Service's offer. Although the special use permit allowed them to use the church until February 1978, the congregation chose to cease services at that location on September 5, 1976. Superintendent [Bill Riddle] to Regional Director [Merrill D. Beal], Midwest Region, February 22, 1977. Land Acquisition File.

The Schroder properties, which included a one story 29— by 50—foot concrete building (the former grocery/gasoline station/restaurant) and a 1—1/2—story frame residence, were sold as a package for $13,700. Warranty Deed 65—900, September 25, 1975. Land Acquisition File.

The coal houses were removed. Estimated value of structures given as $1020; condition poor, no value except as scrap. See Report of Survey RS—LIBO—1. Contract for removal of Woods (tract FF) and Schroder (tract GG) coal houses awarded to Edward K. Thompson of Lincoln City. SF—114, February 24, 1966. Structures removed in spring of 1966. Land Acquisition File.

The Schroder house was also removed. The Report of Survey estimated its value at $1,080; and gave their condition as fair, with no value except as scrap. James Rout of Lincoln City won the contract for its removal. SF—114, February 24, 1966. Land Acquisition file.

The store, valued at $1,910, was also removed. Its condition was good, and the Report of Survey suggested it might be of further use for other than its original purpose. Report of Survey RS—LIBO—7, February 21, 1966. Frank J. Trinkel, Rockport, won the contract for its removal. SF—114, April 20, 1966. Land Acquisition File.

*Granted use and occupancy for five years from date of closing. Warranty Deed No. 74—963, May 27, 1974.In 1979, Mrs. Schnuck requested relocation costs. In similar previous requests, court decisions clearly stated relocation expenses would not be granted in such circumstances. See Regional Solicitor to Richard A. Wetherill (Mrs. Schnuck's attorney), January 8, 1980. Land Acquisition File.Regis Lee Porter of Santa Claus purchased the building for $200, and moved it to another location. See memorandum, Regional Contracting Officer [H. L. Garland] to Regional Financial Manager, Midwest Region. n.d. Land Acquisition File.227

Included use and occupancy for seven months after closing. Warranty Deed Lincoln Boyhood No. 18. Land Acquisition File.This property included a house, valued at $50, a garage, valued at $25, a $10—shed, and a $5 privy. All were in poor condition but the shed, listed as fair. Only the privy was useable for other than scrap. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0003, July 29, 1975. Claude Springstun of Dale won the contract for the structures' removal. SF—114, November 13, 1975. Land Acquisition File.

The house, valued at $30, was listed as useable for other than its intended purpose, but in poor condition. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0004. Baker Construction Company of Chandler, Indiana, was awarded the contract for removal; he subcontracted the project to Mill Watson of Dale, who removed the structures. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, n.d., and SF—18, March 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File.

The former tavern and home on tract 01—131, valued at $1,000, was in good condition and useable for other than its intended purpose, according to Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0002, July 29, 1975. Baker Construction Company of Chandler, Indiana, was awarded the contract for removal; he subcontracted the project to Mill Watson of Dale, who removed the structures. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, n.d., and SF—18, March 9, 1974. Land Acquisition File.

Unable to locate the property—owner, the National Park Service went to court on February 18, 1977. No one appeared to represent the Hopkins estate. The court awarded the land to the United States for court fees. See United States of America v. Angeline Hopkins (deceased) et al, and unknown owners, February 18, 1977. Land Acquisition File.

The $10—cabin, $15—pumphouse, and $5—shed were in poor condition, but useable for other than their intended purpose. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0001, 729/75. Superintendent Riddle noted the structures had been removed by August 13, 1975; the contractor is unknown. Land Acquisition File.

House disposed of per RS—LIBO—6, November 2, 1965. File.

John Litkenhus, age 80, apparently felt the Service was not moving fast enough in completing its purchase of his property. On April 21, 1965, he wrote a letter to Senator Vance Hartke asking Hartke to speed things up. Hartke forwarded to letter to NPS 4/26/65. J. H. Litkenhus to Sen. Vance Hartke, April 21, 1965. Land Acquisition File. There is no indication of what caused the delay.

The National Park Service removed the Litkenhus house and garage. Report of Survey RS—LIBO—6 estimated the structures' value at $3,510; it gave the condition as good, and said they might be useful for something other than their intended purpose. Report of Survey RS—LIBO—6, November 2, 1965. James Rout of Lincoln City won the contract for their removal. SF—114, February 24, 1966. Land Acquisition File.

When Mr. Poellein's father—in—law became ill, the park granted an extension to his deadline for removal of personal property, even though the park planned to use the house as quarters. Acting Superintendent Milton E. Thompson to John Poellein, September 27, 1965. Land Acquisition File.

House removed 1966. RS—LIBO—8, March 16, 1966, estimated its value at $2,100. It said the house was in good condition and could continue in its intended use with repairs. Tom Polen of Gentryville won the contract for its removal, for which he was paid $500. Mrs. James Rout had submitted a bid in her husband's name for $400, but Mr. Rout came to the office to withdraw the bid on January 23, 1967. Superintendent Albert Banton and Clerk Charlotte Baird witnessed the action. See copy of bid, in Land Acquisition File.

Burns allowed Mrs. Woods to remove windows from the structure "as a public relations gimmick to keep the residents of Lincoln City in a fairly good mood—— which they seem to be in at present." Handwritten note, signed "R. Burns," August 4, 1965." Land Acquisition File.Coal houses removed. Value of Woods structures estimated at $1020; condition poor, no value except as scrap. See Report of Survey RS—LIBO—1, November 2, 1965. Land Acquisition File. Contract for removal of Woods (tract FF) and Schroder (tract GG) structures awarded to Edward K. Thompson of Lincoln City. SF—114, February 2, 1966. Structures removed in spring of 1966. Land Acquisition File.

Beginning 13 rods south and 100 feet west from the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 6, Township 5 South, Range 5 West, south to point 100 feet west and 820.7 feet south of north corner of quarter quarter section. 10 acres, including house. United States Department of Interior Land Ownership Record. Tract VV, Deed No. 6. August 1966; and Warranty Deed, August 16, 1965. Land Acquisition File.

The house and garage were removed. The Report of Survey estimated the structures' value at $3,330; it gave their condition as good, but assumed no value except as scrap. James Morris of Lincoln City won the contract for their removal. Land Acquisition File. SF—114, February 24, 1966.

Two store buildings damaged by fire prior to purchase removed in 1965. RS—LIBO—83, November 2, 1965. Land Acquisition File.

Both structures were removed. The Report of Survey gave no estimated value for the structures; it gave their condition as poor, no value except as scrap. See Report of Survey RS—LIBO—3. Abner Crews of Gentryville won the contract, for their removal. SF—114, February 24, 1966. Land Acquisition File.

The National Park Service paid Mr. Bunch $2,900 for his property, granted a one—year use and occupancy, and paid him $7,700 relocation costs. Affidavit, January 30, 1974. Land Acquisition File.

Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0006 valued the house at $100, the garage at $25, and the privy at $5. The house and garage were in poor condition, but useable with repairs. The privy was useable for other than its intended purpose, but in poor condition. Report of Survey RS—6400—6—0006, July 29, 1975. Baker Construction Company of Chandler, Indiana, was awarded the contract for removal; he subcontracted the project to Mill Watson of Dale, who removed the Structures. SF—33, Solicitation No. 6400—6—0002, n.d., and SF—18, March 9, 1976. Land Acquisition File.