D.7.a - 1601 Brackenridge Street - Citizen Comments — original pdf
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Brummett, Elizabeth From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Jim Hightower Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:17 PM PAZ Preservation Printer; Melody Byrd; Mac Martinez Attn: Andrew Rice / Case # PR-20-183612 1601 Brackenridge St. Objection to Demo.pdf Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Andrew and the Historic Preservation Commission. Attached you will find my official objection form concerning the property at 1601 Brackenridge Street. Please consider the following statement my official comment regarding the matter. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to express my opinion on preserving the history of my neighborhood and our fine city. Sincerely, Jim Hightower I am filing this as my objection to the permit for demolition of the home at 1601 Brackenridge. I believe this home is of historical significance in light of the role of William H. Davis and Lettie Webster Davis in what is now the Teas School for the Deaf. The Texas School for the Deaf and the community it has served are an important part of the history of South Congress; the Davis home at 1601 Brackenridge is an extension and symbol of that importance. Further, the Craftsman architecture exhibited by this home contributes to the architectural integrity of our neighborhood. It along with the other examples of Craftsman homes in the area work together to form a more cohesive architectural community of interest. The home's listing as contributing to the pending Travis Heights‐Fairview Park National Register Historic District makes it imperative that this home be saved from demolition. The home should be more appropriately designated as a historic landmark. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1