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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Lisa Hammett, for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 418 North Waddill Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 8, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning Department
CONTACT: Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
Samantha Pickett, Planning Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 418 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 September 19, 2016 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a Historic Marker for the house located at 418 North Waddill Street (also known as the Jack McCullough 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 418 North Waddill Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Jack McCullough House was designed and built by J. Ed Michael in 1931. It is an example of a Tudor (Gothic/Cotswold) Revival Style house. Tudor Revival homes typically have steeply pitched roofs and are usually side gabled. They typically have a cross gable and multi-pane windows and large pro...
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