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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits June 3, 2026 PR-2026-056008; GF-2026-059357 916 West Live Oak Street 16 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1925 building. Architecture This modest, single-story structure is laid out in a rectangular plan and features Craftsman-style elements. It is elevated slightly above grade on pier and beam foundation, and clad in original teardrop siding. The windows appear to be replacement 1-over-1 fixtures of varying sizes. The centered front porch features hemispherical curved wood entryway decoration at its center, complete with decorative elements including brackets. There is a paired set of windows on either side of the entryway. Above, the roof is a moderately pitched side gable assembly. Besides the windows, the house retains good integrity of its original construction. Research Longtime owners of the property, Sidney and Cleo Holder, lived at the address from its construction around 1925 until at least the 1960s. Sidney worked in carpentry, and was employed for many years as a cabinet maker at Becker Lumber Company, but by the 1950s had started his own business as a contractor and millworker. The two raised at least one child, Robert, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, before returning home and living with the family while working as an assistant at the University of Texas. Department Comments This application will time out on August 17, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as having significance. 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 style architecture in this area of south 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 16 – 2 Property Information Photos 16 – 3 Occupancy History Google Streetview, 2025 City Directory Research, May 2026 1959 Sidney and Cleo Holder, owners; building contractor at Holder Mill and Construction Co. 1955 1952 1949 Same as above, with Robert Holder, renter; staff assistant at University of Texas Same owners as above, now working as a cabinet builder, with Robert Holder, renter with US Army Same owners as above 1944-45 Same owners as above 1941 1939 1935 Same owners as above Same owners as above, now working as a cabinet maker at Becker Lumber Co. Same owners as above 1932-33 Same owners as above 1930 1929 1927 1924 Same owners as above Same owners as above (Address listed as 910 W Live Oak) Same owners as above (Address listed as 910 W Live Oak) Address not listed Historical Information 16 – 4 The Statesman (1916-1921); Austin, Tex.. 01 Sep 1918: 5. 16 – 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 05 Jan 1944: 6. The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), Evening ed.; Austin, Tex.. 05 Apr 1974: 87. Permits 16 – 6 Sewer tap permit, 1946 Garage addition permit, 1945