4.o - 701 Sparks Ave - public comment — original pdf

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From: To: Subject: Date: Gerald Daugherty HPD Preservation Letter to Commisson on Historic Status Sunday, December 10, 2023 9:10:41 AM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Landmark Commission, I respectfully implore the granting of historic status to 701 Sparks Ave, Austin,Texas. Having been a resident of Austin, Texas and Travis County for 55 years and an elected official (Travis County Pct 3 Commissioner for 14 years) I feel that the opportunity to preserve an architectural gem that was built in 1937 with the unique character of Spanish Revival architecture might certainly qualify as historic. Simply put I think it would be a complete travesty to allow its removal. We are struggling today to maintain some semblance of history… especially in a time when SO much finds itself in a political stand-off with factions that object to just about anything! What an easy decision the Commission could make for future generations to see and admire. “Thank you the Commission for giving some of us the time to express our sincere thoughts!” Gerald Daugherty ( Travis County Texas Resident). Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.