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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-067729; GF-2025-068701 5007 DUVAL STREET 23.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1949 house. ARCHITECTURE Defined in the 2020 North Central Historic Resource Survey as minimal traditional in style, the house at 5007 Duval Street is a simple L-shaped structure that features a small front entry porch at the center of the front elevation, which is covered by a nearly flat roof supported by a wood post. The larger roof structure is a moderately-pitched side gable with a projecting front gable and features exposed rafter tails. The 6-over-6 windows are covered with screens and may not be original frames, though their locations are the same. The walls have been clad in asbestos tile, which may cover the original siding material. RESEARCH Upon construction at the end of the 1940s, the house was occupied by a series of renters. Not much is known about any of these inhabitants, with the exception of some small or local social events occurring at the address. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2020 North Central Historic Resource Survey lists the property as contributing to a potential North Hyde Park National Register District and a potential North Hyde Park local historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate 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 remaining example of minimal traditional architecture in the neighborhood. 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, relocation, or adaptive reuse of structure, then salvage and reuse of historic material, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 23.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 23.0 – 3 Occupancy History City Directory Research, June 2025 Apartment.com, 2025 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 Willie E. and Mildred B. Sheppard, owners; clerk at Internal Revenue Service Mrs. Elvirtha and Mary E. Vegel, renters; operator at Telephone Company Vacant Thomas R. and Margaret Wiley, renters; salesman at Indiana Brass Vacant Address not listed Historical Information The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 26 May 1946: 26. 23.0 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 17 June 1948: 9. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 23 Aug 1953: C3. Permits Water Tap Permit, 1946