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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits February 4, 2026 PR-2026-004010 1603 Canterbury Street 11 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1909 building. Architecture This house has an L-shaped layout with a front porch extending across the larger ell facing Canterbury Street. There are numerous elements of the original Folk Victorian design that remain intact, including the wood porch supports, the shingle pattern at the front facing gable, and the board and batten siding. The house is elevated on piers and features a moderately pitched roof. Research From its construction around 1909 until 1922, the property was occupied by a series of renters, the most tenured of which were Wade & Marie Stubbs. Wade Stubbs worked as a driver in various roles before being listed as a solicitor. From 1924 through at least 1959, the Dyer family owned the property. Willard Dyer, later with his wife Bernice and their two children, lived at the address while he was employed at the Austin American-Statesman as a typesetter and later a machinist. Department Comments This application will time out on April 20th, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as a contributing resource to a potential national or local 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 well preserved, intact example of Folk Victorian 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 11 – 2 Property Information Photos 11 – 3 Texas Historical Commission survey, April 1980, The Portal to Texas History Google Streetview, 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, January 2026 11 – 4 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 1924 1922 1920 1918 1916 1914 1912 1909 1906 Willard & Bernice Dyer, owners; machinist at the Austin-American Statesman Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above, now working as machinist at American Publishing Company Same as above Same as above, now working in the composing room at American Publishing Company Same as above Willard Dyer, renter; worker at Austin American-Statesman Same as above Same as above Lucien Dyer, owner, with Elbert (engineer at Quality Mills) & Laura Dyer, renters Samuel & Bertha Griffin Jr, renters; cashier at Southern Pacific Lines Earl & Dora Ives, renters; auto mechanic at Messer & Hatcher Wade & Marie Stubbs, renters; solicitor Wade Stubbs, renter; driver at Austin Laundry & Dry Cleaning Company Same as above, now driver at Model Steam Laundry Same as above Same as above, now city poundkeeper Address not listed Historical Information 11 – 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Feb 8, 1926; 4 (left) and The Austin American (1914-1973); Apr 23, 1939; A9 (right). The Austin American (1914-1973); Aug 10, 1947; 11. Permits 11 – 6 Sewer permit, 1913 Permits for reroofing and repair/remodeling, 1942 & 1974