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1208 W. 4th Street Historic Landmark Commission Item 18: DA-2026-038813 May 6, 2026 1 Demolition Application 2 Proximity: Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey 3 Proximity: Local Historic Districts 4 Proximity: National Register Historic District Texas Historic Sites Atlas 5 1960 Sanborn Map 6 Landmark Designation Criteria LDC 25-2-352: 1. years ago; and The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 2. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity; and 3. Demonstrates significance in at least two of the following categories: • Architecture • Historical Associations • Archaeology • Community Value • Landscape Feature 7 i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA:  Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction;  Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; × Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; × Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; × Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; × Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or × Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY: • Quonset Hut • No stylistic influences visible • Not eligible for local or NRHP designation • Side porch addition • Fenestration pattern altered • All windows and doors replaced Engineers Constructing Quonset Hut, 1944-1945 Unknown Location The Portal to Texas History 8 Landmark Designation Criteria ii. Historical Associations. institutions, The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. Built in 1940 and relocated from Camp Mabry (National Register of Historic Places) in the 1970s. Camp Mabry Gate, 1918 The Portal to Texas History Camp Mabry Buildings, 1942 The Portal to Texas History 9 Landmark Designation Criteria × Archaeology. The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; × Community Value. The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. × Landscape Feature The property is a significant natural or designed landscape or landscape feature with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. 10 1208 W. 4th Street Additional exterior door penetration All windows and doors replaced Side porch addition 11 Request We respectfully request staff recommendation for the requested total demolition of the structure located at 1208 W. 4th Street and release of the demolition permit upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 12 13 1208 W. 4th Street 14 1208 W. 4th Street 15 1208 W. 4th Street 16 1208 W. 4th Street 17 1208 W. 4th Street 18 1208 W. 4th Street 19 1208 W. 4th Street 20 Timeline 4/30/2026 OWANA Neighborhood Meeting 5/06/2026 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting 21