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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by James Russell Monroe for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 501 North Church Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney (5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike.)
MEETING DATE: March 7, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Guy R. Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer
Jennifer Arnold AICP, Director of Planning
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 501 North Church 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, 2019 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 501 North Church Street known as the Jesse F. Bone 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 501 North Church Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
The Jesse F. Bone House was built in 1927. It is an example of a subgroup of Tudor Revival homes called the English Cottage Style which was popular after WWI. The house is a single story wood frame house c...
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