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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 7, 2024 PR-2024-071202; GF-2024-086393 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1106 ENFIELD ROAD 25 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1926 house. ARCHITECTURE The house at 1106 Enfield Road is a two-story eclectic Mission Revival house with troweled stucco cladding, multi-light casement windows, a compound flat and gabled roof covered in red clay tile, and decorative details including a tapered stucco chimney and arched gateway. Landscape features include an arched limestone bridge and limestone retaining walls. RESEARCH The house at 1106 Enfield Road, originally addressed as 6 Enfield Road as part of the Pease estate was subdivided, was constructed between 1924 and 1926. Its first occupants were realtor John Brizendine Riley, his wife, Texann, and their two children. Riley, who originally worked for the Stacy Realty Company, was appointed as sales agent of the new Pemberton Heights neighborhood by the Austin Development Corporation in 1927. By the early 1930s, the Rileys had sold the home to Jake J. Hendricks and his family. Hendricks worked for the Texas Department of Education as the chief of the textbook division. Son George Hendricks also went into education, becoming a junior high school teacher and author of at least one book on Texas history. During the 1950s and 1960s, the home was owned by the Coughran family. Walter E. Coughran was a salesman with the Higginbotham Baily Company, a wholesale dry-goods firm. After around 1966, the property was purchased by the City of Austin in preparation for a new crosstown expressway; however, the roadway was never constructed. Instead, the City began leasing out the home. Most renters were short-term, and included politician Terence O’Rourke and multiple University of Texas professors. 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 moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is constructed with an eclectic combination of Spanish Revival and Mission Revival b. Historical association. The property is associated with realtor John Brizendine Riley, though he only lived in c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human influences. the home for five years. 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 contains several limestone landscape features original to the house, including an arched bridge and retaining walls, but does not appear to retain significance as a natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Consider whether the building’s association with realtor J. B. Riley meets the criterion for significance. If so, initiate historic zoning; if not, release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. New construction in National Register Historic Districts must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission prior to permit release. LOCATION MAP 25 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 25 – 3 25 – 4 25 – 5 25 – 6 25 – 7 Demolition permit application, 2024 25 – 8 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1106-Enfield-Rd-Austin-TX-78703/29389158_zpid/? 1992 Caryn L. Carlson - Assistant professor at the University of Texas Occupancy History City Directory Research, July 2024 1985-1986 Coke S. Reed 1983 Howard Englander 1979 Joel Goldblatt 1977 Herbert B. Edmundson, renter – teacher Herbert P. Edmundson – student 1976 Terence O’ Rourke, renter - Attorney 1971 Vacant 1968 Richard and Nancy Goode - Teacher at University of Texas 1966 Walter E. and Ruth Caughron, owners - Salesman at Higginbotham Bailey Company 1961 Walter Eugene and Ruth S. Caughron, owners - Salesman at Higginbotham Bailey Company 1959 Walter Eugene and Ruth S. Caughron, owners - Salesman at Higginbotham Bailey Company 1955 Walter Eugene and Ruth S. Caughron, owners 1952 Walter Eugene and Ruth S. Caughron, owners – salesman Lynn R. Caughron, renter - Student at University of Texas 1949 Jacob J. and Gypsie Hendricks, owners 1944 Jacob J. and Gypsie Hendricks, owners 1941 Jacob J. and Gypsie Hendricks, owners - Salesman 1937 Jacob J. and Gypsie Hendricks, owners 1935 Vacant 1932 J. B. and Texie Riley, owners - Real estate agent 1929 John Brizendine and Texann Riley, owners - Real estate agent 1927 J. B. Riley, owner 1924 Address not listed Historical Information 25 – 9 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 04 Nov 1925: 1. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 08 Feb 1926: 8. 25 – 10 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 18 July 1926: A1. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 12 June 1927: B3. 25 – 11 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 30 Nov 1933: 2 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 14 Sep 1941: 9. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 03 July 1942: 5. 25 – 12 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 15 July 1947: 7. "W. E. Caughrons Jr. Visit here on Wedding Trip." The Austin American (1914-1973), 1952 Jun 22 25 – 13 Cox, Mike and LARRY BeSAW. "City Landlord Role Came Via Expressway Plans." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1973 Dec 28, Evening ed. Jon Ford Political Editor Austin,American Statesman. "Article 1 -- no Title." Aug 31, 1975 "O'Rourke Announces Oilman Support." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1975 Nov 29, Evening ed. "Capitol Briefs." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1976 Feb 25 Staff, Capitol. "O'Rourke: Oil Industry Under Fire." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1976 Mar 03 25 – 14 JIM BERRY, Capitol Staff. "What to do to Beat the Rise in Utility Rates: Railroad Commission Candidates." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1976 Mar 27 "Oil, Gas Interests 'Buying Election,' Sadler Warns." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1976 Apr 06 25 – 15 "Buying Surge Noted." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1976 Apr 30 "Other 1 -- no Title." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1976 May 02 "City Will Sell Land." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), 1978 Jan 09 Permits Water Tap Permit, 1918