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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Susan And Jon Gastrock for Approval to Receive a Historic Marker for the House Located at 507 North Bradley Street.
Summary
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, Planning Manager
Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a Historic Marker for 507 North Bradley Street.
PRIORITY RATING: The property is listed as a high priority building according to the 1985 Historic Resource Survey. High priority buildings contribute significantly to local history or broader historical patterns. The house 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 May 28, 2013, the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a Historic Marker for the house at 507 North Bradley Street (also known as the Board-Everett 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 507 North Bradley Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Board-Everett House is an outstanding example of a Queen Anne Victorian Style house constructed in 1887 by Robert M. Board. This type of Queen Anne Victorian represents approximately 50% of all Victorians in the U.S. It is a variant of the style which started being built with great regularity beginning in the 1880's. The house...
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