34.1 - 812 W. Eliz. Hist back-up — original pdf

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812 W. Elizabeth Historic Bouldin Neighborhood Touchstone According to the City GIS data in 2023, the lot was originally part of the “South Heights” subdivision of 1893. The oldest reference to its build date is 1910 in TCAD property data. The oldest reference in a City Directory is 1918 - Morrison & Fourney. Note, street access to the residence may have been W. Gibson St. In 1918 little to no development is cited west of Sth 2nd. Street The Click family had long ties to early 19th century Texas settlements e.g. Click TX. (See CoA historic review of 812 W. Elizabeth). The last Click family member (Myra Click-Clayton) was there until 1939 PASTOR NAMED BY NEW CHURCH: CHURCH LEADER The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Nov 11, 1936; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Austin American Statesman pg. 3 In 1939 the house at 812 W. Elizabeth was rented to Pastor J.L. Holcomb who ministered the Capitol Heights Baptist Church First at 1002 W. Milton St. circa 1936 Secondly at 1500 Bouldin Ave. circa 1938 Church Celebrates Today The Austin American (1914-1973); May 8, 1938; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Austin American Statesman pg. 9 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. Lastly, directly across the street from 812 W. Elizabeth. circa 1939 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. In 1965 the Capitol Heights Baptist Church moved from W. Elizabeth St & Bouldin Ave to become Fairview Baptist Church at 5606 Sth 1st St. Mission To Open Its Doors The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jan 29, 1966; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Austin American Statesman pg. 2 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. After Capitol Heights Church left a new congregation entered Bouldin. One that reflected the Spanish speaking residents of the area. Rev. Elso Garcia ministered the “El Salvador Baptist Church” and offered Sunday services in Spanish. Sunday School & Church Union was in English. Future plans included a kindergarten & nursery school. The 1980 SW Bell Directory listed the Emanuel Temple Spanish Assembly of God across from 812 W. Elizabeth Street. Among the families that lived in and around 812 W. Elizabeth, they enjoyed an era when unfurnished houses were abundant in South Austin. From August 25, 1940 American Statesman Classified column, rent at 812 W. Elizabeth was $20.00 In 1939 rent houses near 812 W. Elizabeth were numerous. Area landlords offered low rent and incentives like new wall papering to attract renters. Some of the families that lived and thrived at 812W. Elizabeth Street were after 1944: According to the TCAD deed history data, on the 800 block of W. Elizabeth Street between 1958 and 2021 the number of Latin American families owning houses there were: W. Elizabeth: 816 & 814 810 808 806 800 “ ” Sylvia Cazares & Robert Cazares(1958-2021) Andrea Medina (1972 - 2002) Timotea Cortinez (1966 - Present) Rufus Castillo (up to 2005) Jesse & Marie Garcia (1985 - 1996) Tom Resendez (1996- present) From 1960 to 2016: 812 W. Elizabeth was owned by CS Piper & Myrtle Piper who lived there up to her death.