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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by John Bearg for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 510 Tucker Street.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: May 3, 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 510 Tucker 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 26, 2018 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 510 Tucker Street known as the Merritt/Dowdy 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 510 Tucker Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Merritt/Dowdy House is a circa 1898, Folk Victorian/Prairie style home. It is an example of the Folk Victorian Style architecture with Prairie style detailing. This construction technique was popular from 1870 - 1910. Originally, the house was built on a predominately rectangular plan as a one and a half story, pier and beam, wood-frame house covered ...
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