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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 5, 2022 PR-2022-117676; GF-2022-138148 2706 WOOLDRIDGE DRIVE OLD WEST AUSTIN 18 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1936 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story brick house with 6:6 and 4:4 mulled wood windows, partial-width covered porch, a cross-gabled roof with shallow eaves, and a tapered brick chimney. Metal awnings shade the porch and windows at the main façade. The house at 2706 Wooldridge Dr. was constructed for Philip L. and Mary Younes Joseph in 1936. Both Philip and Mary were native Austinites whose families, after immigrating from Lebanon, owned successful businesses in Central Texas. Philip L. Joseph opened several package stores and inherited his father’s haberdashery business, Joseph’s Man’s Shop, which operated on Congress Avenue and 6th Street from 1890 until after Philip’s death in 1968. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. 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). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building displays Minimal Traditional-style influences. b. Historical association. The property is associated with Philip L. Joseph, longtime Austin businessman. While other members of the Joseph family have been honored with landmarked buildings, it does not appear that this branch of the family is associated with currently landmarked structures. 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 If the Commission feels that the historical associations with the Joseph family are sufficient for designation, consider initiation of historic zoning. Otherwise, strongly encourage adaptive reuse, but release the demolition permit upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 18 – 2 18 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos Google Street View, 2022 Occupancy History City Directory Research, August 2022 1959 1955 1952 1949 1944 1941 Phillip L. Joseph, owner Philip L. and Mary Joseph, owners Joseph’s Man’s Shop; Kyle Hotel Philip L. and Mary Joseph, owners Joseph’s Man’s Shop Philip L. and Mary Joseph, owners Joseph’s Man’s Shop Philip L. and Mary Joseph, owners Assistant manager, Joseph’s Men’s Shop *Address change to 2706 Splitrock Ave* Philip L. and Mary Joseph, owners Joseph’s Man’s Shop Permits 18 – 4 Sewer service permit, 1937 Historical information Building permit, 1936 “Back From Honeymoon.” The Austin American (1914-1973); 06 Aug 1933: A2. “Legal Notice 1 -- No Title.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 10 Mar 1947: 13.  18 – 5 “Death Claims Mrs. Joseph.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 07 Sep 1950: 1. “Joseph Says Payoff Claim Not True.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 29 Mar 1951: 14. 18 – 6 “Austin Sisters Rescue Girl From Deep Eddy: Youngster Strays Into Deep Water.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 02 July 1954: 1. 18 – 7 “AUSTIN HOSTESS.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 01 June 1961: A12 “Phyllis Mary Joseph Wed To Ronald Milton Massad.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 05 June 1962: 7. 18 – 8 “Central Texas Deaths.” The Austin American (1914-1973); 11 Apr 1964: 5. “Display Ad 117 -- No Title.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 21 Apr 1968: D7. 18 – 9 “Final Rites Scheduled For Joseph.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 27 June 1969: 20. “DEATHS and FUNERALS.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 28 June 1969: 13. Historic zoning change summary sheet, C14H-2022-0032, Walton-Joseph Building: 706-08 E. 6th St.