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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Dan & Susan Beers, for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 805 North Waddill Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
Samantha Pickett, Planning Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 805 North Waddill 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 March 15, 2016 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a Historic Marker for the house located at 805 North Waddill Street (also known as the Don O. Davis 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 Waddill Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Don O. Davis House was designed and built by J. E. Cooper in 1923. It is an example of a Craftsman Style bungalow. Craftsman Style bungalows are also known as Arts & Crafts. This style historically began in India, adopted by the English, and imported in small numbers to the US aro...
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