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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits September 2, 2026 PR-2026-096700; GF-2026-103879 602 E. 48th Street 19 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1946 house Architecture One-story cross-gabled Minimal Traditional house with added carport, asbestos shingle siding, partial-width porch, and 6:6 screened wood windows. Research The house at 602 E. 48th Street was constructed in 1946. It was owned by Archie and Frankie Nosek, who stayed in the home until their respective deaths in 1964 and 1965. Archie Nosek worked as a manager for the American Standard Wholesale Plumbing Company. Department Comments The Historic Landmark Commission’s 75-day timeline for action begins on September 2, 2026, and ends November 16, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2020 North Central Austin survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain 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 the Minimal Traditional style. 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 19 – 2 Property Information Photos 19 – 3 North University-Windsor-Hyde Park Historic Resources Survey, 2020 19 – 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, August, 2026 Demolition permit application, 2026 1959 1952 1949 1947 Archie T. and Frankie Nosek, owners – manager, Amstan Supply Division Archie T. and Frankie Nosek, owners – manager, American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Archie T. and Frankie Nosek, owners – manager, American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Not listed Historical Information The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 24 Feb 1964: 10. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 06 May 1965: A14. Permits 19 – 5