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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 4, 2022 PR-2022-045223; GF-2022-050228 2905 STRATFORD DRIVE D.8 – 1 Demolish a ca. 1955 house and 1965 carport. PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story masonry veneer house with single and mulled three-light casement windows, side-gabled roof with deep eaves, and double-width masonry chimney. The house at 2905 Stratford Drive was constructed in 1955. Its most notable occupant was Colonel Vance Murphy, director of Bergstrom Air Force Base and the Austin Municipal Airport. Murphy enlisted in 1927 and served in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II. He became commander of Bergstrom AFB in 1954.1 After retiring from the military in 1958,2 Murphy took a position as Director of Aviation for the City of Austin, placing him at the helm of the airport’s modernization project.3 Murphy served as an officer, chairman, and board member in several civic organizations, including the United Fund, Red Cross, Girl Scouts of America, American Legion, and Armed Forces Club. 4 5 6 7 8Cora Murphy, Colonel Murphy’s wife, also served as chairman of nursing services with the Red Cross.9 Vance Murphy retired in 1973 and died in 1979.10 PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate to high 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 architecturally significant. b. Historical association. The property is associated with Colonel Vance Murphy. 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 Approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 1 "Lichty Says Goodby, Murphy Takes Over." 1954.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Mar 31, 17. 2 "Col. Murphy Honored at Bergstrom Review." 1958.The Austin American (1914-1973), Sep 28, 1. 3 "Murphy Takes Control Over Austin's Airport." 1958.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Sep 05, 9. 4 "Col. Murphy Named to United Fund Post." 1959.The Austin American (1914-1973), Feb 22, 1.. 5 "Vance Murphy Elected as Girl Scout Official." 1962.The Austin American (1914-1973), Jan 28, 1.. 6 "Murphy Elected by Club." 1960.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Jul 06, 13.. 7 "Murphy Heads RC Headquarters Drive." 1964.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Mar 16, 10.. 8 "Col. Vance Murphy Aqua Chief Executive." 1965.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Aug 05, 8.. 9 "Murphy Heads RC Headquarters Drive." 1964.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Mar 16, 10. 10 "Funeral Services Set for Col. Vance Murphy." 1979.The Austin American Statesman (1973-1980), Jan 21, 1. LOCATION MAP D.8 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.8 – 3 D.8 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2022 Occupancy History City Directory Research, April 2022 Vance E. and Cora Murphy, renters Address not listed (16 homes under construction) 1959 1955 Permits Water service permit, 1955 Sewer service permit, 1963 Water service permit, 1967 Building permit, 1956 D.8 – 5 Building permit, 1954 Historical information "42ND AIR DIVISION GETS NEW DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL." 1953.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Nov 20, 16. D.8 – 6 "Display Ad 51 -- no Title." 1956.The Austin American (1914-1973), Feb 12, 1. "Ceremony Set for Murphy Retirement." 1958.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Sep 26, 13. D.8 – 7 "Murphy Takes Control Over Austin's Airport." 1958.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Sep 05, 9. "Construction Nearing on Airport Job." 1958.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Oct 30, 1. D.8 – 8 "Murphy Elected by Club." 1960.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Jul 06, 13. D.8 – 9 "Murphy Directs Airport." 1961.The Austin American (1914-1973), May 28, 1. D.8 – 10 "Murphy Heads RC Headquarters Drive." 1964.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Mar 16, 10. D.8 – 11 "Director of Airport Retires." 1973.The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Jul 26, 1. "Texas Veterans' Leaders Against Amnesty Proposal." 1974.The Austin American Statesman (1973-1980), Aug 12, 1. D.8 – 12 "Funeral Services Set for Col. Vance Murphy." 1979.The Austin American Statesman (1973-1980), Jan 21, 1.