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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS DECEMBER 14, 2020 GF-2020-171568 3207 FUNSTON STREET OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.10 -1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1946 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story stucco house with hipped roof, covered entryway, and screened 1:1 windows with decorative wood shutters. RESEARCH The house at 3207 Funston Street was built in 1946 by the D & G Construction and Development Corporation. William H. and Frankie Van Horn were its first owners. William Van Horn worked as an auditor and business manager at the Texas Education Agency. The Van Horns stayed in the home until at least 1957, when it became a rental property. STAFF COMMENTS The house contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated this property and determined that it does not meet the criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The house does not appear to convey architectural significance. b. Historical association. There do not appear to be significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. Per Code, the Commission may also consider a 180-day demolition delay for the contributing house.  LOCATION MAP C.10 - 2  PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.10 - 3 Source: Zillow.com, accessed 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 Troy L. and Rene M. Person, renters Salesman, Coca-Cola 1957 William H. and Frankie M. Van Horn, owners Assistant business manager, State Education Agency 1955 William H. and Frankie M. Van Horn, owners Supervising auditor, State Education Agency 1952 William H. and Frankie M. Van Horn, owners Auditor, State Department of Education 1949 William H. and Frankie M. Van Horn, owners Field auditor, State Department of Education 1947 1944 Vacant Not listed Biographical Information C.10 - 4 The Austin American Statesman (1973-1987); Nov 17, 1977 The Austin American (1914-1973); Nov 17, 1946 The Austin American (1914-1973); May 30, 1948  C.10 - 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); May 20, 1954 The Austin American Statesman (1973-1987); Apr 13, 1975 Permits C.10 - 6 Building permit, 5-2-46 Water tap permit, 8-22-46