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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 8, 2025 PR-2024-159111; GF-2024-161861 1606 GARDEN STREET 15.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1912 house. ARCHITECTURE Described in the 2016 East Austin historic resource survey as a house built with National Folk style influences, the property at 1606 Garden Street is a single-story L-shaped house with a steeply pitched front gable roof facing the street. To the right of the gable, which covers one arm of the L-shape is the front door, which is likely in the place of a previously enclosed porch which has been converted to an interior room. Two replacement 9/9 windows are present at the front façade. At the peak of the front gable is a circular attic vent. The walls of the entire house are clad in horizontal wood siding, which is in good condition. The foundation of the house is elevated on pier-and-beam, which is covered by a concrete skirt. RESEARCH Since its construction in 1912, the property has had numerous owners and renters who resided there. From its construction until at least 1935, Louis and Emily Peters owned the house, and Louis worked as a driver and salesman at various local companies, often in the oil industry. After being vacant or occupied by renter in the 1940s, the house was owned by Pablo and Maria Melendez, followed by Juan and Guadalupe Delgado, and finally by Frank and Fannie Estrada. All of these occupants worked locally, with the Frank Estrada working as a driver and mechanic, much like Louis Peters. Though there were several families that occupied the house whose stories contributed to the general themes and population living in East Austin, there was never a long-term owner of the property after it was vacated by the Peters family. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the property as contributing resource to either a potential National Register district or local historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate-to-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: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of the National Folk style. 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 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 Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of 8 x 10” photographs of all elevations printed on photographic paper, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP 15.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 15.0 – 3 Google Streetview, 2024 Application, 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2024 Frank A. and Fannie Estrada, owners; Driver for Austin State School Frank A. and Fannie Estrada, owners; Driver for Driggs Food Sales Same as above Frank A. and Fannie Estrada, owners; Mechanic at Jack’s Auto Parts Juan C. and Guadalupe Delgado, owners; Employee at JC Shoe Service John M. Delgado, owner 15.0 – 4 Pablo and Maria M. Melendez, owners; Mechanic for State Board of Hospitals and Special Schools Pablo and Maria M. Melendez, owners; Warehouseman at ABC Shop Allie James, renter; Waitress at Holiday House Otto and Lilly Schlueder, renters Vacant Guy R. and Ouida Lee Hester, renters; Salesman at Austin Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. Louis J., Louis J. Jr, and Emily Peters, owners; Salesman at Heffington Pet Co. Louis J. and Emily Peters, owners; Driver at Cities Service Oil Co. Louis J. and Emily Peters, owners; Salesman at Travis County Oil Co. Louis J. and Emily Peters, owners; Truck driver at Pierce Petroleum Corporation Louis J. and Emily Peters, owners; Truck driver at Producers Refining Co. Louis J. and Emily Peters, owners; Shipment clerk at W. H. Richardson & Co. 1975 1971 1968 1965 1962 1959 1955 1952 1949 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 1922 1920 1918 1916 1914 1912 1910 Same as above. Same as above Same as above Same as above Address not listed Historical Information The Statesman (1916-1921); Austin, Tex.. 09 Apr 1918: 6. 15.0 – 5 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 20 Sep 1942: C6. 15.0 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 14 June 1944: 5 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 30 Aug 1953: B3. Permits 15.0 – 7 Water Tap Permit, July 8, 1965