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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-103903 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1513 MURRAY LANE 13 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1927 contributing building. ARCHITECTURE Two-story stucco building with irregular roofline and fenestration. Its covered porch still displays Craftsman detailing, though the building has been altered. RESEARCH The house at 1513 Murray Lane, originally addressed as 1313 Murray Lane, was constructed around 1927. Though it was home to several prominent Austin businesspeople, including Edgar Perry, Jr. and Marjorie Wendlandt, most of its owners resided in the home for only a short time. Its longest-term owner-occupant, Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, was the daughter of New Braunfels mayor Adolph Giesecke. She moved to Austin after the death of her husband, Marble Falls banker and farmer Otto Ebeling. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate to low integrity. Significant alterations were constructed between 2008 and 2012. 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a Craftsman bungalow but has been too altered to convey significance. 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 approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Demolition permits in National Register Historic Districts may not be pulled until the Historic Landmark Commission has reviewed plans for new construction. LOCATION MAP 13 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 13 – 3 13 – 4 13 – 5 13 – 6 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition permit application, 2025 1959 1952 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 1924 Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, owner – widow of Otto Ebeling Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, owner Mrs. Marjorie N. Wendlandt, owner – widow of Charles Wendlandt and deputy collector, IRS Addressed as 1313 Murray Lane William E. Odom, renter Mrs. Marjorie N. Nichols, owner – stenographer, U. S. Treasury Mrs. M. N. Nichols, owner David V. and Marjorie Pickle, owners Edgar H. Jr. and Julia Perry, owners – E. H. Perry & Co cotton exporters and VP J. A. McKinnon & Co. J. L., Jr. and Marjorie Martin, owners – salesman, J. L. Martin Plumbing, Heating, and Electrical Address not listed Historical Information 13 – 7 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 21 Feb 1928: 5. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 14 Aug 1932: A5. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jun 14, 1933 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 08 Oct 1940: 1. 13 – 8 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 14 May 1941: 2. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 26 Oct 1941: 11. Prudhomme, Marilyn.  The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 22 Aug 1961: 13 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 12 Feb 1963: 19. Permits No historical permits available.