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21 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 PR-2024-029444; GF-2024-043945 801 WEST 29TH STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Partially demolish and construct a second-floor addition to a ca. 1927 house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project adds a second story to an existing one-story house. The proposed addition extends the existing roof ridge at the main elevation to add height to the side-gabled roof and adds new dormers and additional windows. The 2020 North Central survey lists the building as a cross-gabled bungalow with Craftsman and Tudor Revival stylistic influences. It is one story in height, with double-hung wood windows and horizontal wood siding. The house at 801 West 29th Street, originally called 901 West 29th Street, was constructed around 1927. Its first residents were the Reverend William D. Bills and his wife, Susie. Bills worked as the pastor for the University Church of Christ. They sold the house to James P. and Martha McPherson in the early 1930s. James McPherson, called Jack, owned and operated the Texas Nut Candy Company, later called McPherson’s Candy and the Capitol Candy Company. Several of the McPhersons’ children also worked at the candy company, though one daughter became a teacher at Metz Elementary School. Mrs. Martha McPherson was a pianist and taught lessons until she left Austin in 1946. In the late 1950s, the home was rented by private detective Virginia L. White. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2020 North Central Austin historic resource survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a vernacular home with Tudor Revival and Craftsman b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human influences, once common in Austin. history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property was not evaluated for its ability to convey 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 Release the partial demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, encouraging the applicant to retain the existing roof ridgeline. LOCATION MAP 21 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 21 – 3 Google Street View, 2023 21 – 4 21 – 5 North Central survey, HHM Inc., 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, April 2024 Mrs. Virginia L. White, renter Mrs. Virginia L. White, renter Vacant Doyle K. Brook, renter Rear: Joe Fontana, renter Mrs. Martha McPherson, owner (widow of J.P. McPherson) James P. and Martha B. McPherson, owners – proprietors, Capitol Candy Company James P. and Martha B. McPherson, owners – proprietors, Texas Nut Candy Company and McPherson’s Candy Kitchen, 1007 E. 6th St Leon J. McPherson, renter – UT student D’Aun McPherson, renter – stenographer, state Highway Department Address listed as 901 W. 29th Street James P. and Martha McPherson, owners – proprietors, Texas Nut Candy Company Martha McPheson, renter - teacher, Metz D’Aun McPherson, renter – stenographer, Texas Nut Candy Company Willy McPherson, renter – manager, Texas Nut Candy Company James P. and Martha McPherson, owners – proprietors, Texas Nut Candy Company; teacher, Metz Vivan D. McPherson, renter – student, UT Willy McPherson, renter – candy maker, Texas Nut Candy Company Rev. William D. and Susie Bills, owners – pastor, University Church of Christ Ella Caskey, renter – private secretary, Home Furnishing Co. Isaac Smith, renter 1927 Rev. William D. Bills, owner 1959 1955 1952 1949 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 Historical Information 21 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 07 June 1927: 12. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 06 Jan 1929: A5. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 13 Feb 1935: 10. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 19 Apr 1936: A5. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 14 Dec 1939: 14. 21 – 7 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 08 Nov 1940: 8 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 02 July 1958: 15. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 13 Apr 1959: 15.  Permits 21 – 8