Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Diane Craig for Approval of a Historic Marker for the House Located at 309 North Benge Street.
Summary
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a historic marker for 309 North Benge 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: 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 309 North Benge Street and the role they played in McKinney's history.
On March 9, 2020 the applicant submitted the necessary documentation to apply for a historic marker for the house located at 309 North Benge Street known as the Dr. W. S. Metz House.
The Dr. W. S. Metz House was built in 1908. It is not certain who designed and built the house however in conversations with some of the oldest residents from that era it was stated that a gentleman by the name of John N Martin was responsible for the design and construction of most of the early homes in McKinney. Though there has yet to be any hard evidence to support the Martin theory we do know that the lumber came from the lumber yard of J.W. Wilcox since there as a release of a mechanics lean on record with the county clerk ...
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