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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Alfred & Kate Cheng for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 609 Tucker Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2017
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 609 Tucker 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. This property is listed on the National Register.
ITEM SUMMARY: On June 20, 2017 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 609 Tucker Street (also known as the R.F Newsome 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 609 Tucker Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The R.F. Newsome House was built in 1921. It is an excellent example of what is sometimes called an Airplane Bungalow, which is a variant of the Craftsman style. The house is two-story, pier and beam, wood-frame house. The porch is defined by wood columns on brick piers. The house uses multi...
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