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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 2, 2024 PR-2024-108905; GF-2024-122676 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1407 GASTON AVENUE 25 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1950 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story hipped-roof early Ranch house with steel casement ribbon windows, painted masonry cladding, and an integrated garage. The house at 1407 Gaston Avenue was constructed in 1950 for Charles Nash and his family. Nash was a prominent Austin businessman who worked as vice-president of Capital Chevrolet, founded by his father John Harvey Nash, for more than 60 years. He purchased the Von Boeckmann-Jones Printing Company and the Stephen F. Austin Hotel (as part of the Seventh and Congress Corporation, which included Austin’s then-mayor Roy Butler, Nash’s father, and Robert Mueller, a businessman and supporter of the 1928 City Plan). He was a director of Austin National Bank and chaired the board of trustees of both the Headliners Club and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association. According to his 2011 obituary, Nash’s legacy as an advocate for the Texas Auto Dealers Association was pivotal to the organization’s success over the years.1 Nash also served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Austin Stock Show. 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 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 does not appear to convey architectural significance. b. Historical association. The property is associated with businessman Charles Nash. 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 Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Demolition permits in National Register districts may not be pulled until new construction plans have been reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission. 1 Novak, Shonda. “Charles Nash of Capitol Chevrolet Dies at 87.” Austin American-Statesman. Austin American-Statesman, March 29, 2011. https://www.statesman.com/story/business/2011/03/29/charles-nash-capitol-chevrolet-dies/6701943007/. LOCATION MAP 25 – 2 25 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2024 Google Street View, February 2024 1976 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Vice President, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1975 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Service and Parts Manager, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1972 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – President, Von Boeckmann-Jones Company Charles D. Nash Jr. – Used car Manager at Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1971 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – President, Von Boeckmann-Jones Company Charles D. Nash Jr. – Student 1970 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Vice President, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1965 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Vice President, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1961 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Vice President, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1959 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Vice President, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1955 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Vice President, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1953 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Vice President, Capitol Chevrolet Inc 1952 Charles D. and Dorothy M. Nash, owners – Manager, Capitol Chevrolet Truck Center 1949 Address not listed Historical Information 25 – 4 "Dorothy Moore Charles Nash Take Vows: Austin Couple Marry in Formal Wedding at First Methodist." The Austin American (1914- 1973), May 18, 1947. "Charles Nashes Guests in Island Hotel Hana-Maui." The Austin American (1914-1973), Jul 05, 1953. PAT, FOLMAR ROBINSON. "Young Nashes to Delight Santa Claus with Mother's Tasty Ginger Cookies." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Dec 24, 1954. 25 – 5 Nelson, C. A. "Austin Livestock show March 11 at Coliseum." The Austin American (1914-1973), Mar 01, 1959. C A NELSON "Austin Stock show to Open Wednesday." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Mar 06, 1959. "Charles Nash President of CC for 1962." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Nov 08, 1961. 25 – 6 "Nash Heads Austin CC's New Officers." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Jan 20, 1962. CHRIS WHITCRAFT, Financial Writer. "Printing Business Changes Owners." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Aug 14, 1970. "Local Men Get Hotel Keys Today." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Dec 29, 1971. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Apr 01, 1973. 25 – 7 Anderson, Will. Austin Business Journal via TADA.org,2016: https://www.tada.org/Images/ABJ%20Article.pdf Permits 25 – 8 Sewer Tap Permit, February 27, 1950 Water Tap Permit, February 27, 1950