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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS NOVEMBER 2, 2022 PR-2022-145835; GF-2022-154626 4402 RAMSEY AVENUE 38 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1936 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story house with asbestos siding, a cross-gabled catslide roof, an arched entryway to a covered stoop, shallow eaves, and 1:1 wood windows. The house at 4402 Ramsey Avenue was built in 1936 for Captain Truman G. and Gladys Holladay. Truman Holladay, an accountant and veteran, served as deputy state treasurer and chief clerk of the Texas Treasury Department while living in the home. In 1947, the Holladays moved briefly to San Saba, where they were part owners of a pecan shelling plant, though Holladay also served as assistant state auditor. By 1957, he was appointed as the deputy State Securities Commissioner. He was promoted to Commissioner in 1969, and served until his retirement in 1972, though the Securities Board members voted unanimously against his leaving the post. After the Holladays’ departure, the home belonged briefly to Zue Gibbons, a secretary, and then passed to Cora Elam, a widow. PROPERTY EVALUATION 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 it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a Tudor Revival-styled Minimal Traditional house, characteristic of Austin’s development during the 1930s and into the 1940s. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations, though the Commission may wish to consider the service of Truman Holladay as the Texas State Securities Commissioner. 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 over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 38 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 38 – 3 38 – 4 Source: Zillow.com, 2022. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4402-Ramsey-Ave-Austin-TX-78756/29406163_zpid/? Occupancy History City Directory Research, October 2022 Cora A. Elam, owner Cora A. Elam, owner (widow of Arthur L. Elam) Zue C. Gibbons, owner (widow of J. R. Gibbons) Office secretary Vacant Truman G. Holladay, owner Gladys Holladay Clerk, State Treasurer G. Trueman and Gladys Holladay, owners Chief bookkeeper, State Treasurer George T. and Gladys Holladay, owners Bookkeeper, University of Texas 1932 Address not listed 1959 1955 1952 1947 1944 1941 1937 Historical information 38 – 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 29 Mar 1946: 2. The Austin American (1914-1973); 12 Jan 1947: 24. “Holladay Is Named To Securities Post.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 16 Nov 1969: B9. 38 – 6 “Commissioner Holladay Quits State Securities Board Post.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 17 Feb 1972: A1. “DEATHS and FUNERALS.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 10 Sep 1968: A15. Permits Sewer service permit, 1936 Water service permit, 1936 Building permit, 1950