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604 West 18th Street and 1801 Rio Grande Street Historic Landmark Commission 6/4/2025 1 Project Site 2 Demolition Applications 3 Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey 4 Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey 5 Landmark Designation Criteria – 604 W 18th Street and 1801 Rio Grande Street (Penthouse Apartments) LDC 25-2-352: 1. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago; and 2. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. Landmark Designation Criteria – 604 W 18th Street and 1801 Rio Grande Street (Penthouse Apartments) The property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: √ Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey - 1963-1964 ranch style apartment building - All doors and windows replaced architectural style, type, or method of construction; × Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; × Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; × Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; × Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; × Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or × Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. 604 West 18th Street Southwest view from West 18th Street 9 604 West 18th Street Southeast view from Nueces Street 10 604 West 18th Street Northeast view from side alley way 11 604 West 18th Street Northeast view from alley way 12 1801 Rio Grande Street Northwest view from Rio Grande Street 13 1801 Rio Grande Street Northwest view from Rio Grande Street 14 1801 Rio Grande Street Southwest view from West 18th Street 15 1801 Rio Grande Street Southwest view from West 18th Street 16 Request We respectfully request your approval of the request for total demolition of the structures located at 604 West 18th Street and 1801 Rio Grande Street and release of the demolition permit upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 17 18