Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Faith M. Kuczaj for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 605 North Bradley Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: February 4, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 605 North Bradley Street.
PRIORITY RATING: The property is listed as a high priority building according to the 2015 Update of the Historic Resource Survey. A high priority building contributes significantly to local history or broader historical patterns; is an outstanding or unique example of architecture, engineering or crafted design; retains a significant portion of its original character and contextual integrity; meets, in some cases, criteria for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and/or is eligible for a Texas Historical Marker.
ITEM SUMMARY: On January 22, 2016 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a Historic Marker for the house located at 605 North Bradley Street (also known as the Perkins House).
The purpose of the Historic Marker Program is to encourage owners of historic properties to become actively involved in the preservation of McKinney's historic past through the recognition of historic events, people, and architecture. The applicant has submitted a written narrative relating the history of the various families that have owned the property or resided at 605 North Bradley Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Tom W. Perkins House was built circa 1895. It is an example of the most common Victorian, regional plan type; an L-plan, one-story frame dwelling, with weatherboard (cypress) siding, gable roof with composition shingles, and box eaves. The windows are wood sash double-hung with 1/1 lights. The single door primary entranc...
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