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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 PR-2021-121876 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2400 PEMBERTON PLACE C.8 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a contributing building. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, hipped-roof Ranch house with enclosed garage, painted brick veneer, multilight metal windows, and metal roof. The house at 2400 Pemberton Place was built for Dr. Ralph Hanna and his family in 1949. Hanna, a pediatrician, was one of the nation’s leading cerebral palsy clinicians; he was widely lauded for his research, leadership, and compassion as a medical practitioner and patient advocate. Dr. Hanna served on the board of the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center as well as president of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Texas, regional vice-president of the UCPA, chairman of the UCPA’s Medical Professional Advisory Board, and chairman of the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center’s medical advisory board. Dr. Hanna also served on the first board of directors of the Jewish Community Council of Austin, a philanthropic and service organization. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain low integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building does not appear to convey architectural significance. b. Historical association. The property is associated with Dr. Ralph Hanna, pediatrician and civic leader. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property 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 demolition permit. Although Dr. Ralph Hanna’s contributions as a physician and educator are significant to Austin’s history, the house no longer retains integrity. All new construction plans for National Register Historic District properties must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission prior to permit issuance. LOCATION MAP C.8 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.8 – 3 Google Street View, 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, July 2021 Ralph J. Hanna, owner 1959 1957 1955 1952 Ralph J. and Marie B. Hanna, owners Children’s Medical Center Ralph J. and Marie B. Hanna, owners Children’s Medical Center Ralph J. and Marie B. Hanna, owners Children’s Medical Center Biographical Information The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); May 9, 1951 C.8 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Oct 28, 1952 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jul 28, 1955 C.8 – 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); May 24, 1956 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Nov 3, 1958 C.8 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Dec 4, 1958 C.8 – 7 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Nov 15, 1960 and Mar 8, 1963 C.8 – 8 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Dec 28, 1965 and Jan 8, 1966 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Sep 29, 1967 Permits C.8 – 9 Water Service Permit, 1953 Building Permit, 1949 Building Permit, 1951