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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Demolition and Relocation Permits December 3, 2025 PR-2025-141795 3006 Fruth Street 18 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1936 building. Architecture This single-story Craftsman bungalow features a large front porch that stretches across the right two-thirds of the front elevation. This wall also features two sets of paired hung wood windows that appear to be original or well-made replacements. A broad front gable covers the porch, with a side gable behind covering the main house at a moderate pitch. The original, narrow teardrop siding is present and is in good condition. Research Upon construction in the mid-1930s, the property was owned by Jeanie Prewitt, who was employed by the Texas State Highway Department. Throughout her ownership of 3006 Fruth Street, one or more renters are listed as living at the address. This continued after the house was sold to Kellie Parsons, who lived at the address with her husband as well as family members and a cycle of short term renters, the most common being students at the University of Texas. Shortly after their purchase of the property, Kellie Parsons and her husband, Jack Lovell Wilkerson, welcomed their first child, who was raised at the address. Property Evaluation The 2020 North Central Austin historic resource survey lists the property as a contributing resource to either a potential Fruth Street local or national historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Craftsman bungalow architecture. 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, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Location Map 18 – 2 Property Information Photos 18 – 3 Zillow listing, 2025 Demolition application, 2025 18 – 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, November 2025 1959 1957 1954 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1935 Kellie Parsons, owner; saleswoman at Melinger’s Jewelry, with Carolyn Parsons, renter; secretary at State General Land Office Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above, with Thomas Matney and Kenneth Seyffert, renters; students at UT Jeanie Prewitt, owner; assistant at State Highway Department, with Joseph Prewitt, renter Same as above, with Joseph Prewitt and Helen Gregory (nurse), renters Same as above, with Newton Mitchell (Renfro Drug Co. Inc.) and Floyd Smith (KNOW Radio), renters Same as above, with Merrill Shade and Helen Waak, renters; students at UT Address not listed Historical Information The Austin American (1914-1973); Jul 25, 1943. 18 – 5 Permits The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Apr 3, 1947. Sewer tap permit, 1936 Permit for carport addition, 1954