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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Bryan & Rebecca Johnson, for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 504 North Church Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: May 4, 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 504 North Church 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 April 18, 2017 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 504 North Church Street (also known as the Erwin-Finney 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 504 North Church Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Erwin-Finney House was designed and built by Andrew J. Martin in 1922. It is an excellent example of a Colonial Revival Style. This style is one of the most popular in the U.S. and was fueled by the country's interest in its own history brought about by the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876. The idea behind th...
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