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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Paul and Deanna Rearden, for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 613 West Hunt Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: June 1, 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 613 West Hunt 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 May 17, 2017 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 613 West Hunt Street (also known as the Davenport 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 613 West Hunt Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Davenport House was built by in 1910. It is a fine example of the hybridized style of homes being built in the 1900's. This transitional style reflects the blending of older styles with newly evolved styles. In this case the older Queen Anne Victorian is blended with the newer Prairie style.
It is possible that the hous...
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