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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-193601/GF-2022-001166 TRAVIS HEIGHTS - FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 201 PARK LANE C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 duplex. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Minimal Traditional duplex with symmetrical plan. Each side of the duplex features a cross-gabled roofline with shallow eaves, asbestos shingle siding, and 1:1 windows. The duplex at 201 Park Lane was built in 1939 by Sophia Sullivan, who lived in half of the duplex part-time while renting out the other half. Her son and his family also inhabited one half of the duplex for some time. Most of the home’s early renters were there short-term, including a mechanic, a barbershop manager, insurance salespeople, and the secretary- treasurer of the Sheriff’s Association. Shortly after the duplex was built, Sophia Sullivan became involved in a high-profile investigation when her significant other, a married cabinetmaker from Arkansas, was found dead of a shotgun blast in her car. Despite the intensively covered inquiry, the culprit was never found. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate 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 is constructed in the Minimal Traditional style. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. 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 Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation, but approve the demolition application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The demolition permit may not be released until plans for new construction are reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission. LOCATION MAP C.3 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.3 – 3 Google Street View, 2020 Zillow.com, 2021 C.3 – 4 Aerial view, 1940 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2021 Address change to 203 Park Ln. Edna E. Fowler, renter Address change to 201 Park Ln. A. Vacant B. Edna E. Fowler, renter Telephone operator, Terrace Motor Hotel 201 Park Ln. – Vacant 203 Park Ln. – Dean H. Fowler, renter Salesman, American Empire Life Insurance Co. 201 Park Ln. – George E. and Blanch M. Ashcraft, renters USAF 203 Park Ln. – George R. and JoAnn Van Fleet, renters Clerk, International Life 201 Park Ln. – Roy E. and Monnie J. Simpson, renters Lineman 203 Park Ln. – Bill E. and Frances L. Sullivan, owners City firefighter 201 Park Ln. – William W. and Winnie M. Garrett, renters Manager, Stephen F. Austin Hotel Barber Shop 203 Park Ln. – William and Frances Sullivan, renters Student, St. Edward’s 201 Park Ln. – William W. Garrett, renter Manager, Austin Stephen Hotel Barber Shop 203 Park Ln. – Joe L. Ray, renter Secretary-treasurer, Sheriffs’ Association of Texas 201 Park Ln – Ophelia Ormsby, renter (widow of Walter H.) 203 Park Ln – R. Dillon and Dorothy Stringer, renters Mechanic, University of Texas Address not listed Address listed as 205 Park Ln. 1941 1939 1937 Maps C.3 – 5 Sanborn Map, 1935 Sanborn Map, 1961 Permits C.3 – 6 Water Service Permit, 1939 Water Service Permit, 1939 Biographical Information C.3 – 7 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Nov 7, 1936 C.3 – 8 The Austin American (1914-1973); Nov 8, 1936 C.3 – 9 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Nov 13, 1936; The Austin American (1914-1973), Nov 15, 1936 C.3 – 10 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jul 20, 1948