Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Timothy and Elizabeth Bagger for Approval to Receive a Historic Marker for the House Located at 201 North College Street.
Summary
MEETING DATE: October 2, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 201 North College Street.
PRIORITY RATING: The property is listed as a high priority building according to the 1985 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 August 20, 2014, the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a Historic Marker for the house located at 201 North College (also known as the Bush 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 201 North College Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
Constructed circa 1910 - 1912, the Bush House was built during a time when America was witnessing changes in house styles. The house replaced what was likely a folk Victorian house that was located on that location in 1908. The Victorian style of architecture was being replaced with Prairie and Craftsman style homes which in some cases morphed into a combin...
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