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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Demolition and Relocation Permits December 3, 2025 PR-2025-137436 2611 Woodmont Avenue 17 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1940 building. Architecture Constructed with Tudor Revival elements and set back far from the street, the house at 2611 Woodmont Avenue evokes the appearance of an estate in West Austin. Design elements include a double chimney next to the main entry, several sequential gables facing the street underneath a steep cross gable running parallel to Woodmont Avenue, and several large metal windows on the front elevation. From the side facing Exposition Boulevard, a side driveway terminates at a non-historic carport. Given the site’s elevation, a lower level is visible from this side. The building appears to be in good condition and embodies the original form and style well. Research When the Tudor Revival house was completed in or slightly before 1940, the first owners were Leslie and Juanita Engelking, who lived there along with their daughter Doris, who was studying at the University of Texas. By 1944, the house had been sold to Howard and Eva Degler, the former of whom worked as a professor. By the late 1940s through at least 1959, the property passed to Richard & Violetta Weber, who raised their daughter Nancy at the address. Richard worked as a dentist after moving to Austin in the 1930s, and was employed at the Capital National Bank Building (now called the Norwood Tower) in downtown Austin. Property Evaluation 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 Tudor Revival architecture in west Austin. 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 17 – 2 Property Information Photos 17 – 3 Demolition application, 2025 Occupancy History City Directory Research, November 2025 17 – 4 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 Richard & Violetta Weber, owners; dentist at Norwood Tower, with Nancy Weber, student Same as above Same as above, with Zula Johnson, maid Same as above Same as above Same as above Howard & Eva Degler, owners; professor at University of Texas Leslie & Juanita Engelking, owners; lawyer, with Doris Engelking, student at UT Address not listed Historical Information The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Apr 8, 1938 17 – 5 The Austin American (1914-1973); Oct 9, 1938. The Austin American (1914-1973); May 16, 1948. 17 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jul 19, 1950. 17 – 7 Permits The Austin American (1914-1973); Mar 20, 1960. Sewer tap permit, 1938