06.1 - 1212-1214 W 6th St - Presentation — original pdf

Backup

H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K C O M M I S S I O N | J U N E 4 , 2 0 2 5 Site Overview Original Structure built in 1951 Modern Addition built circa 1995 1214 W 6th Street Does not Have Historical Integrity as Features have been Removed through Exterior Modifications Criteria to be a Contributing Structure: Age and Integrity 1. At least 50 years old 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features Original Structure Eastern Addition 1. At least 50 years old • Built circa 1951 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features • The building has been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure historic features. Examples include: • Original garage doors have been removed and replaced with modern windows. Service entrances have been replaced with modern windows. Exterior doors have been altered. • • • Original showcase windows fronting 6th have been removed. • Brick features have been removed. 1. At least 50 years old • The structure is approximately 30 years old; therefore, the addition is not historic. • Built circa 1995 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features • Modern building which has no historical integrity. 1214 W 6th Street Lacks Historical Significance Criteria to be a Contributing Structure: Historical Significance 1. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to broad patterns of history 2. Association with persons significant in history 3. Architectural merit, such as being a representative example of a style, method of construction, or work of a master 4. Potential to yield important information in history or prehistory Original Structure Eastern Addition 1. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to broad 1. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to patterns of history • No, in HDP-2018-0496 regarding the former Goad Motor Company broad patterns of history • No dealership at 307 W 5th Street, Staff concluded that “the building was a car dealership for most of its existence in the historic period; there do not appear to be significant historical associations.” Staff offered for consent of approval to “demolish a ca. 1927 commercial building. • The same is true of 1214 W 6th, which was a car dealership throughout the entire historic period in the District. 2. Association with persons significant in history • No, the property was occupied by varying tenants. 3. Architectural merit • No, the architect is unknown, and the building is no longer representative of the style in which it was built. 4. Potential to yield important information in history or prehistory • No 2. Association with persons significant in history • No, the eastern addition has been leased by many office and retail tenants. 3. Architectural merit • No, the architect is unknown, and the building is not a representative example of a style or method of construction. 4. Potential to yield important information in history or prehistory • No 1214 W 6th is not Compatible with the Historic District Criteria to be a Contributing Structure: Compatibility with the District 1. The building should help define the historic character of the district 2. It should share common features, scale, materials, and setting with other contributing resources in the area Original Structure Eastern Addition 1. The building should help define the historic character of the district 1. The building should help define the historic character of the district • The original structure has lost its historic character through extensive exterior modifications over the years; therefore, the building cannot help define the historic character of the district. 2. [The building] should share common features, scale, materials, and setting with other contributing resources in the area • The building doesn’t share common features with other contributing buildings in the West Line Historic District. The building is one of 12 out of 964 buildings in the District that have a modern stylistic influence, indicating the building doesn’t share common features. • The subject property is not a contributing structure in the West Line Historic District. • N/A; the structure is not historic. 2. [The building] should share common features, scale, materials, and setting with other contributing resources in the area • N/A; the structure is not historic and does not have common features or materials with the original structure. The subject property is not a contributing structure in the West Line Historic District. 1214 W 6th is Not a Contributing Property Not Contributing Original Structure at 1214 W 6 th Street in 1954 The Property was built in 1951 by Goad Motor Company which operated the site as an auto dealership and service center. In 1957 the property was occupied by Charles Maund Cadillac. In 1968 the Property was sold to McMorris Ford. McMorris Ford extensively renovated the Property. The site was operated as a car dealership until 1993 when it was purchased by Whit Hanks who transformed the industrial facility into a retail center. Around this time the property underwent significant exterior modifications which obscured and removed much of the historical features. 1214 W 6th Street in 2024 No Longer has the Historic Features of the Original Structure The building has undergone major exterior modifications since it was built in 1951. Renovations were performed circa 1995. Modifications include: Garage doors have been replaced with modern windows Service department entry has been replaced with glass doors Exterior doors have been covered Original exterior windows have been replaced Display windows fronting W 6th have been replaced and/or covered Removal of original awnings Side-by-Side of the Subject Property in 1954 vs 2024 Photo of the Original Structure 1214 W 6 th Street in 1954 The Portion of the Current W 6 th Facing Facade at 1214 W 6 th Street in 2024 has been Significantly Modified from the Original Major exterior renovations were also performed on the 6th Street facing portion of the building, including: Display windows were covered, and several smaller windows were installed Canopy was removed Blade and canopy signage has been removed Additional brick removed 1214 W 6th Street in 2024 Photo of 1214 W 6 th Street circa 1960s 1214 W 6th Street in 2024 Major exterior renovations were also performed on the 6th Street facing portion of the building, including: Garage door was removed Windows were covered Signage on the brick has been painted over Non-Historic Addition to the Property circa 1995 1988 Aerial Image 1995 Aerial Image The eastern wing of the building was constructed between 1988 and 1995, making it at most 37 years old and not a historic structure. It is suspected to have been built after 1993 when the property was purchased by Whit Hanks and converted from an auto dealership into a retail shopping center with second floor offices. Subject Property Eastern wing addition The Entire Eastern Wing of the Property is not Historic The eastern wing of the property doesn’t have historic significance, integrity, or architectural character. Additional Photos Highlight the Removal of the Building’s Historic Features Original windows have been removed Additional Photos Highlight the Loss of the Building’s Historic Features Historic garage doors have been replaced with modern windows Additional Photos Highlight the Loss of the Building’s Historic Features Main showroom car entrance has been removed and replaced with modern doors Additional Photos Highlight the Loss of the Building’s Historic Features Showcase windows have been removed and replaced with modern windows. The parapet and signage has been removed. Stairs were added to the exterior.