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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Erica and Tim McWilliams for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 504 West Virginia Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 1, 2018
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 West Virginia 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 February 15, 2018 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 504 West Virginia Street, also known as the K.D. Thompson 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 West Virginia Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The K.D. Thompson House was built in 1903 by John M. Martin. It is an example of the Folk Victorian Style architecture with Queen Anne detailing. This construction technique was popular from 1870 - 1910. Originally, the house was built on a rectangular plan as a one-story, pier and beam, wood-frame house ...
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