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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness September 2, 2026 PR-2026-008188; GF-2026-025308 Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District 1005 East 8th Street 3 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1906 house listed as contributing to a local historic district. Architecture The house at 1005 East 8th St. was likely originally constructed as a single story building, with the sloping elevation of the site creating a crawlspace or cellar to the east side of the building footprint. Since its construction, this has been enclosed, and a rear addition built, increasing the enclosed area of the building. However, the U-shaped form and Folk Victorian elements still read legibly, and decorative elements, especially at the front porch and gable ends, remain present. The integrity of the architecture is strong and the property remains contributing to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair historic district. Research For the first 30 years after construction, the property went through a series of renters, made up of families and individuals employed by various local industries and services, including carpenters, foundry workers, and porters. The first long term owners were Ernest & Marie Kemp, who operated a local grocery. Marie Kemp continued to live at the address after her husband’s death, but by the 1950s, the property was vacant before becoming subdivided for oil industry and other professional offices. A third housing unit was added in 1970, indicating that this property continued use as residential rentals. An overnight fire occurred at the property on November 12th, 20251. Department Comments This application will time out on October 13, 2026. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District. Staff Recommendation Grant the applicant requested postponement to the October 7, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 1 “Firefighter injured in East Austin house fire, investigation underway”. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/afd-responding-to- house-fire-in-east-austin-no-injuries-reported Location Map 3 – 2 Property Information Photos 3 – 3 Texas Historical Commission, photograph, May 29, 1975. The Portal to Texas History. Google Streetview, 2024 3 – 4 Site visit, showing fire damage (see backup for additional photos), May 2026 Occupancy History City Directory Research, March 2026 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 1924 Offices: Norman Texas Company; Roche Oil Company; Pierre Aubuchon, engineer; Hamco Oil & Drilling Vacant Vacant Joseph & Maria Tamayo, owners; painter at South Lamar Automotive Service Same as above Alfredo, Joseph, and Maria Tamayo, renters; mechanic at Bergstrom Airfield Anna Kamp, widow of Ernest, owner Same as above Same as above Ernest & Anna Kamp, owners; owner of Kamp’s Grocery Same as above (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Same as above (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Same as above (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Same as above, listed as renters (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) 3 – 5 1922 1920 1918 1916 1914 1912 1909 1906 Same as above, listed as renters (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Alonzo Beckmann, owner, with August & Emma Beckmann, renters; foreman at American Railway Express Company, steward at Driskill Hotel (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Same as above, with Alonzo Beckmann now working as a chauffeur at Brown Cracker & Candy Company (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Alonzo Beckmann, boarder, with August Beckmann, renter; driver at Quebedaux Fruit Company, steward at Driskill Hotel (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Same as above, with Oswald Beckmann, boarder, student; Alonzo Beckmann now working as a driver at American Railway Express Company (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Harvey Allison, renter; clerk at D.C. Heath & Company (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) Frank Ephraim, renter; conductor at Houston & Texas Central Railroad (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) William Reese, renter; manager at Scarbrough & Hicks Carpet Department (property listed as 905 E. 8th St.) 1903 Address not listed Historical Information Rental listing for unfurnished house. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 06 Mar 1927: 20. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 10 July 1936: 12. 3 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 13 Mar 1963: A51. Permits Repair permit, 1964 3 – 7 Remodel permit, creating a third housing unit, 1970 Water service permit, 1970