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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2025-022277; GF-2025-027244 1307 CRESTWOOD ROAD 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1947 house. ARCHITECTURE Described in the 2019 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek survey as being minimal traditional in style, the house at 1307 Crestwood Road also embodies ranch elements such as a broad front elevation of a single-story with a garage to one side. A front walkway leads to the front door, which is roughly at the center of the house, under a small front porch. To once side is a double window likely opening to the living room. This room also features a small front-facing gable roof, which projects out from the larger side gable of the overall house. The front of the house is clad in white stone, with all other exterior walls clad in horizontal wood siding. The house retains moderate integrity, though the original windows appear to be replaced. RESEARCH Built sometime in the late 1940s, the property was first occupied by renters, G.A. and Grace Tanner. Their ages and any occupation are unknown, but by 1955, the house was owned and occupied by Reverend J. Leonard & Vonnie Rea. Reverend Rea served as City Missionary to Austin, a role appointed by the Southwest Texas Methodist Conference. He previously served at the South Austin Methodist Church from 1934 to 1939, and the two moved to be closer to work in surveying locations for new Methodist missions. By 1959, the house was listed as being for rent, and an article from that year mentions the Reas celebrating their golden anniversary from their new home at 2615 Spring Lane. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2019 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek historic resource survey lists the property as a medium priority and retains sufficient integrity to contribute to a potential 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 1940s minimal traditional and ranch style residential. 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. LOCATION MAP 12.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 12.0 – 3 Google Streetview, 2024 Reverend J. Leonard and Vonnie Rea, owners; Associate pastor at First Methodist Church Occupancy History City Directory Research, March 2025 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 Same as above Same as above G. A. and Grace Tanner, renters Address not listed Historical Information 12.0 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 06 June 1952: 13. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 20 Aug 1959: B21. 12.0 – 5 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 29 Nov 1959: D13. Permits 12.0 – 6 Water service permit, 1946