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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Demolition and Relocation Permits December 3, 2025 DA-2025-141132 906 West 22nd Street 14 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1927 building. Architecture The property at 906 West 22nd Street in the West Campus neighborhood is a two-story intact Folk Victorian house with an L-shaped plan. It features a front porch at the right half of the front façade which is recessed under the second floor and supported by three wood posts. The house is built on piers and sits a few feet above grade. At the left, one leg of the L projects toward the street and is covered with a steep pitched gable, which creates enough height to house living space within. There appears to have been alterations made to the original roof above the porch to create more living space, which was permitted in 1948. It is unknown how much alteration of the original roof took place at that time. Research This house was originally owned by Jesse and Emily Hornsby, who were farmers either at this address or further out from Austin, making this possibly a second property closer to the city. Jesse Hornsby passed away in 1933, with the funeral services taking place at the property. For a short time after, the house was vacant, but was purchased around 1941 by David and Irene Crenshaw. At time of purchase, David Crenshaw was employed as a clerk, but in the next few years, through the 1950s and possibly further, made their living renting out rooms to University of Texas students. The address is connected with numerous names in periodicals form the time, typically students and other short-term renters It was during this time that the conversion of the second floor into additional living quarters occurred. Property Evaluation The 2020 North Central Austin historic resource survey lists the property as individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as well as eligible for a Austin City landmark. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate-to-high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Folk Victorian architecture, even with 1948 alterations. 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 possibly possesses 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, for its early use as a owner-occupied rental house for student housing in this area of Austin. e. Landscape feature. The property is a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Consider whether the property meets two criteria for eligibility as a City of Austin landmark, for architecture and community value. Should the Commission find the two criteria are met, initiate historic zoning. Otherwise, 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. 14 – 2 Location Map 14 – 3 Property Information Photos 14 – 4 North Central Austin historic resource survey, 2020 Google Streetview, 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, November 2025 14 – 5 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 1924 David & Irene Crenshaw, owners; landlords at same address Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above, now working as a clerk Camille Gaston, owner Vacant Jesse & Emily Hornsby, owners; farmer Same as above Same as above Address not listed Historical Information The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jan 19, 1933: 1. 14 – 6 The Austin American (1914-1973); Sep 7, 1941: A11. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jun 30, 1947: 5. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); May 22, 1948: 9. 14 – 7 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Feb 9, 1949: 2. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Apr 21, 1961: 19. Permits 14 – 8 Water service permit, 1929 Building permit for attic conversion, 1948