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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 3, 2022 PR-2022-002404 & GF-2022-016498; 1315 & 1317 NEWNING AVE 13 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish two existing contributing buildings located in the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District, which are 1315 Newning Ave. (ca. 1940) and 1317 Newning Ave (ca. 1915) on one parcel. Demolish all impervious cover and a third structure to the rear, between 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue. 1317 Newning Ave. is a modest, single-story Greek Revival house with a rectangular plan on a pier and beam foundation, with a low-pitched, hipped metal roof. The residence has a full-width entry porch supported by pilasters and a single masonry chimney. A single-entry door and transom are flanked by two rectangular windows on the symmetrical façade, while three pairs of similar rectangular windows transverse the south elevation. 1315 Newning Ave. is a simple, single-story wood frame house of Minimal Traditional Style, circa 1940 with horizontal wood siding and a front-gabled asphalt roof. It has a small, lower gable roof extension on simple posts with concrete steps, forming a front porch over an off-center single-door entry. The façade contains two sets of rectangular windows on either side of the entrance, which appears to be 1:1 with aluminum replacement screens. RESEARCH 1315 Newning was constructed in the early 1940s. Research indicated water tap permits in 1951. It served as a rental property for most of its lifespan. In 1955, Richard D. and Hilda R. Rylander rented 1315 Newning Avenue. Richard was an accountant for the State Insurance Board. In 1957, Jack and Alma Clark became the new tenants. Jack was listed as serving with the United States Air Force. According to City directories, the house at 1315 Newning was vacant in 1959. 1317 Newning was built circa 1915. The first known mention by a city directory of this address was in 1916, when Guy and Beulah Cannon purchased the property. Guy was a local car salesman. After 1920, the property was then purchased by Jerome B. Wheatley, a sergeant for the Texas Rangers. Jerome Wheatley was hand-picked by Governor Pat Neff (term 1921-1925) to serve in the Texas Rangers1. Sergeant Wheatley was also a former Potter County Sheriff (1894-98), Moore County Sheriff, and Chief of Police for Amarillo2. According to City Directories, Captain Wheatley lived at the residence from at least 1922-1927, during which he was appointed to the Rangers by Governor Neff. In 1932, Governor Ross. S. Sterling promoted him to the rank of Captain of the Texas Rangers. Captain Wheatley served with the Texas Rangers for 18 years. He later became head of the Department of Public Safety narcotics division at Camp Mabry, retiring in 19403. Captain Wheatley and his wife were the last to own the property before it changed to a long stretch of history as a rental property. It was leased by tenants such as Reverend C. Polk and Viola Webb from 1927-1929; in 1932, it changed tenants to Lanier and Anne Hendry. Lanier was a radio technician for J.R. Reed Music Co. In 1937, Dorothy H. Hollman rented the property; she was the chief clerk with the State Board of Cosmetology. The property was then vacant until Minott F. and Kate R. Rogers became tenants from 1944-1952. Their occupations were listed as a teacher for the Texas School for the Deaf and tailor. Afterward, Jessie Cowart, a nurse, rented the property in 1955. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property at 1317 contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview National Register district. 1 Harris, Charles H., and Louis R. Sadler. 2019. The Texas Rangers in Transition the Texas Rangers in Transition: From Gunfighters to Criminal Investigators, 1921-1935. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press. 2 Dallas Morning News. May 19, 1932. Sergeant Wheatley made Ranger Captain: ProQuest Historical Newspapers. 3 Austin American Statesman. April 18, 1944. Capt. Wheatley, Longtime Ranger Dies. Austin, Texas: ProQuest Historical Newspapers. 13 – 2 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 criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). The staff has evaluated the property and determined that 1317 Newning Ave meets two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is an important example of the Neoclassical/Greek Revival style with the Travis Heights-Fairview. b. Historical association. The property has historical associations with Texas Ranger Captain Jerome Wheatley, who lived at the property during his appointment to the Texas Rangers by Governor Pat Neff. City Directories suggest Captain Wheatley and his wife Mattie lived here from at least 1922-1927 during Governor Neff’s entire single term in office. Governor Ross Sterling appointed Sergeant Wheatley Captain of the Texas Rangers in May of 1932. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human d. Community value. The property does not possess physical characteristics that contribute to the character, or e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, history or prehistory of the region. image, of the neighborhood. cultural, or historical value to the city. The property at 1315 contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 4) The building is more than 50 years old. 5) The building appears to retain low integrity. 6) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). The staff has evaluated the property and determined that 1315 Newning Ave does not meet two standards: f. Architecture. The building is not a good example of a particular architectural style. g. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. h. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. i. Community value. The property does not appear to 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. j. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION If the Commission finds the historic association meets the criteria for landmarking, initiate historic zoning based on architecture and historic association. If the Commission chooses not to initiate, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition. . LOCATION MAP 13 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION – 1315 NEWNING AVENUE Contributing to the Travis Heights National Register Historic District Photos 13 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2022 Occupancy History City Directory Research, January 2022 Vacant Jack and Alma Clark, renter USAF 1959 1957 1955 1952 Address not listed Richard D. and Hilda R. Rylander, renters Accountant State Insurance Board 13 – 5 Water service permit, 1951 Building permit, 1951 Permits PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 13 – 6 Occupancy History City Directory Research, January 2022 Demolition permit application, 2022 Marion F. and Mary J. Pendergraft, renters Serviceman Sears Paul D. and Mary Patterson, renters USAF Jessie Cowart, renter Nurse Minott F. and Kate Rogers, renters Tailor Minott F. and Kate Rogers, renters Tailor Minott F. and Kate R. Rogers, renters Teacher Texas School for the Deaf Minott F. and Kate R. Rogers, renters Vacant Vacant 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 13 – 7 Dorothy H. Hollman, renter Chief clerk State Board of Cosmetology *Address change to 1215 Newning Ave* Vacant *Address change back to 1315* Lanier and Anne Hendry, renters Radio technician J. R. Reed Music Co. Edgar Hendry, renter *Address change back to 1215* Reverend Polk C. and Viola Webb, renters Evangelist *Address listed as 1215* Reverend Polk C. and Viola Webb, renters Evangelist *Address listed as 1215* Jerome B. and Mattie Wheatley, owners Sergeant Texas Rangers *Address listed as 1215* Guy R. and Beulah M. Cannon, owners Salesman Thomas Motor Car Co. *Address listed as 1215* Guy R. and Beulah M. Cannon, owners Salesman Thomas Motor Car Co. 1912 Address not listed 1937 1935 1932 1929 1927 1924 1920 1916 Permits 13 – 8 Water service permit, 1958 Building permit, 1980 Sanborn map, 1935  13 – 9 Dallas Morning News, 5/19/1932 Rear accessory structure photos, application