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601 W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 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 – 601 W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 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 – 601 W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 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 – 601 W MLK ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: √ Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey - “Commercial” style built in 1940 - Fenetration pattern altered - All 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. ii. Historical Associations – 601 W MLK HISTORICAL CRITERIA: The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. 1936 - Structure built 1938 to 1952 – Nau owned “Nueces Drugstore” 1955-1970 – Gilmore Studios at this location Staff Report “From 1938 to 1952, the drugstore served the surrounding residential area as a place to stop and eat, as well as a pharmacy—much like the Naus’ other famous Austin enterprise, Nau’s Enfield Drug.” Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey “Gilmore Williams ran Gilmore Studio and was an award-winning local portrait and commercial photographer. One of his award-winning portraits was of the Austin Rose Queen, Ann Eby. Williams was also director of the Texas Professional Photographers Association from 1961-62 and president of the Professional Photographers Guild of Austin.” ii. Historical Associations – – 601 W MLK Staff Report The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 11 Feb 1938: 14. ii. Historical Associations – – 601 W MLK Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 31 July 1958: B11. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 23 Aug 1961: 17. 601 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Northeast view from West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 12 601 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Southeast view from Nueces Street 13 601 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Northwest view from parking lot 14 601 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Southwest view from parking lot 15 Request We respectfully request your approval of the request for total demolition of the structures located at 601 W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and release of the demolition permit upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 16 17