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Historical Marker
Application Packet
Revised October 2019
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Thank you for your interest in the College Station Historical Marker Program!
The program is a project of the College Station Historic Preservation Committee created to recognize
sites, individuals, objects, events, and buildings which are significant to the history of College Station,
yet do not meet the criteria for historical marker designation at the state or federal level. The goal is
to identify and preserve as much information as possible about College Station’s history for future
generations. This packet outlines the criteria that must be met to receive approval for a College Station
Historical Marker.
Table of Contents
Structure Criteria ..............................................................................................................................................................2
Subject Criteria ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Documentation, Application Process & Retraction of Designation ...........................................................3
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................4
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................................5
College Station Historical Marker Application ...................................................................................................7
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Structure/Site Marker Criteria
Any structure (house, business, church, non-profit organization) or site over 50 years old and meeting one
of the following criteria is eligible for consideration:
a. Have historical significance to Texas A&M or to College Station.
b. Have architectural significance.
Every house moved from the Texas A&M campus automatically qualifies for a marker and designation as a
historical house.
Approval for a structure/site marker will be based on several areas of significance:
1. Historical: A structure/site which has been the site of significant events, or which has hosted
the life and labors of important community personalities, whether or not it is of significant
architectural importance. Was the structure/site associated with an event or a person important to
the local scene?
2. Architectural: A structure which is an excellent example of a certain architectural style at a certain
time. Is the structure a good example of College Station's architectural style at a given period? Does it
display unique architectural detailsf rom that period?
3. Intrinsic: A structure that was designed or constructed by an important architect or builder, or that
utilizes a local building material or product. Was it designed by an important loca larchitect, or built by
an important local builder? Did the brick, wood, or windows, etc., come from local sources?
4. Social: A structure/site that demonstrates a particular lifestyle in College Station, the Texas A&M
community, or Texas. Does the structure/site show a characteristic way in which people lived in this
area in the past?
Documentation to be included with the application:
• the name of the architect and the builder (if known),
• a description of the building materials used,
• the year built and
• any interesting stories associated with the structure/site
Preservation and Maintenance
The structure must be preserved and maintained in accordance with its historic character. If alterations
to the structure impact its historic character, then the Historic Preservation Committee may review and
retract the historical designation.
The College Station Historic Preservation Committee requests that structure markers be mounted on
the front facade of the approved building within 30 days of receipt. The marker should remain with the
structure regardless of change in ownership.
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Subject Marker Criteria
An application for a subject marker should meet one or more of the following criteria:
l. Enterprise: Must have been in operation at least 20 years although it may have ceased current
operations. This includes commercial enterprises, cemeteries, and non-profit organizations.
2. Person: Must have been deceased at least 20 years, and demonstrated to have played a significant
part in the development of some aspect of College Station’s history, including, but not limited to
education, government, business, religion, cultural institutions, ethnic or civic leadership, or other
aspects of the community that make that person stand out as an historic figure.
3. Event: Must have occurred at least 20 years ago. Events slated for historical designation with a
marker must be shown to have a lasting impact on the community, or to have been significant in some
way to the community beyond trivial interest.
4. Topic: The topic must date back at least 20 years and can commemorate a number of historic
concerns for College Station. Examples include Aggie Muster, Bonfire, or the old zoo, social, political,
ethnic, or religious congregations, clubs, neighborhoods, business districts, early activities, early
settlers, Native American presence in the area, etc. The primary criteria for granting a marker would
be that the topic has played a meaningful part to members of the community in the College Station's
past or present.
Retraction of a Designated Historical Marker
Please be aware that College Station Historical Markers are for historical interest and educational
purposes. Obtaining a marker will not affect your ability to alter or add improvements to your property
or structurein compliance with city regulations. However, should the city determine the structure or site
no longer meets the criteria for which it received historical designation, the College Station Historic
Preservation Committee may recommend that the historical designation be retracted.
In the event that a designated historical structure is demolished or destroyed, or if it undergoes
significant redesign in appearance, or in the event that circumstances are such that the historical
significance of a subject marker is compromised, then the City of College Station may remove the
historical designation and remove the supporting materials from the city’s archives. In this case, it is
requested that the historical marker be returned to the city.
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Supporting Documentation
Applications should include documentation that provides an accurate, thorough, and lasting record of the
historical significance behind the proposed historical marker. Please see the last page for a complete list
of supporting documentation.
Application Process
Completed applications are reviewed by the Historic Preservation Committee. After it is reviewed, the
applicant will be notified of the final decision.
Upon approval, a non-refundable fee for the marker will be required. The current fee can be obtained
from the College StationParks and Recreation Department. The City of College Station may on occasion,
in its sole discretion, determine that the historical significance to the community at large is such that the
city may justify expending public funds to purchase the historical marker.
Once payment is received, a date will be set for a presentation of the marker at a College Station City
Council meeting, and the information provided will be preserved in the city’s archives. The Historic
Preservation Committee will determine where the marker will be placed.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need help completing your application, please contact:
City Secretary’s Office
979-764-3500
cso@cstx.gov
Mail application:
City of College Station
c/o City Secretary’s Office
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Drop off application:
City Secretary’s Office (City Hall)
1101 Texas Ave.
College Station, Texas 77842
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Historic Marker Glossary Revised June 2007
2-Room Plan
A plan comprised of two rooms with no
interior hallway. The two rooms are often
of unequal size and decoration.
Alterations
Any changes or modifications made to
the property throughout its history
Awning Window
A window that pivots along the top edge
of a sash
Board and Batten
Vertical siding with wood strips (battens)
to hide the seams where other boards are
joined
Casement Window
A side-hinged window that swings open
to one side
Center Passage Plan
A structure with a central corridor, or
passageway
Concrete Masonry Units
A block of hardened concrete, with or
without hollow cores, commonly used for
foundation and backing walls
Double-Hung Window
A window having two sashes that slide
vertically past each other
Façade
The architectural front of a building
Fixed Window
A window with no operable components
Gable Roof
A roof sloping on two sides to create
gables at both ends of the
building
Gambrel Roof
A roof with one low, steep slope and an
upper, less-steep one on each of its two
sides
Hipped Roof
A roof which slopes upward from all four
sides of a building
Hopper Window
A window that pivots along the bottom
edge of a sash
Legal Property Description
A statement giving the precise
boundaries of a historic property,
including the lot and block numbers
that can be obtained from the following
website:
http://www.taxnetusa.com/brazos/
L-Plan
A simple plan resembling the shape of
the letter ‘L’
Mansard Roof
A roof having two slopes on all four sides.
The lower slope is steeper and longer
than the upper slope.
Modified L-Plan
An elaboration of the L-plan form with a
cube-shaped central mass and projecting
front and side wings
Open Plan
A plan with a regular structural system
but no permanent interior partitions,
typical of commercial structures
Orientation
The relationship of a building to its site.
The main façade and entrance of the
building may face north, south, east, or
west.
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Historic Marker Glossary Revised June 2007
Parapet
A portion of the exterior wall that
extends above the line of the roof
Pier and Beam Foundation
A building system that emphasizes the
regular use of vertical and horizontal (or
slightly sloping) structural members
Sash
A window frame that may be fixed or
moveable. If moveable, it may slide
vertically (double-hung, single-hung), or
it may pivot (casement window).
Shed Roof
A roof type with one sloping plane
covering the entire building
Shotgun Plan
A long, narrow plan comprised of units
aligned in a single row, one unit wide
and typically one to four units deep
Single-Hung Window
A window with two overlapping sashes.
The lower sash slides vertically
in the tracks, and the upper sash is fixed.
Site
The section of town or general location
in which the building lot is located
Site Plan
A drawing showing the boundaries of
the property, the location and size of
the nominated building, and any other
significant site components such
as additional structures and landscape
features
Sliding Window
A window with one fixed sash and
another that slides horizontally in the
tracks
Stucco
A sturdy type of plaster used on exterior
walls, sometimes spread in a
decorative pattern
T-Plan
A simple plan resembling the shape of
the letter ‘T’
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Historical Marker Application
CONTACT INFORMATION
APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL:
This application is for a: Structure Subject
STRUCTURE MARKER INFORMATION
Structure is a: Home Building
If a home, was it formerly located on Texas A&M campus? Yes No
Address of Structure:
Owner's Name:
Current Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Email:
SUBJECT MARKER INFORMATION
This nomination is for: Enterprise Person Event Topic Other:
The title of this subject is:
What type of property is the proposed marker to be placed on? Public Private
Address of marker location:
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Describe the significance of the proposed historical marker with as much detail as possible.
You may attach additional pages for your narrative.
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Supporting Documentation
Please attach the following information to the application.
A. Alterations
List any known changes or modifications made to the property throughout its history.
B. Prominent Historical Figures
List any prominent historical figures associated with the property.
C. Property Ownership
List all known owners of the property. Include original owner and subsequent owners.
D. Tenant History
List all known tenants of the property throughout its history.
E. Narrative History
Attach a narrative explanation of the chronological and historical development of the property.
F. Drawings
• Provide a sketch of the current site plan. Include the proposed location of the historical marker.
• Provide a sketch map indicating the nominated property and any related sites.
G. Photographs
• Provide at least one historic photograph of the property.
• Provide at least one current photograph of the property illustrating in its surrounding context. For
example, photograph the streetscape in which the building is included.
• Provide at least one photograph of each side of the building.
H. Additional Information
Provide any additional information that supports the application. This may include architectural drawings,
letters, oral histories, newspaper/magazine articles, etc.
I. References
Attach a list of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form.
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213 Pershing Avenue
According to the County Clerk records:
• 1935-DR89622 sale of the property from Oakwood Realty Co. of College Station to Guy
Hines.
• 1937-DR93208 deed from Guy Hines to J. F. Grant.
• 1937-MLH176 mechanic's lien contract between the Grants and J. H. Womble.
It appears that the Grant family built the home at 213 along with the home next door at 211 which
was also owned by the same family sometime from 1937 to the late 1940’s. In 1952 the entire
property was split with ½ of lot 22 and all of lot 23 becoming 213 Pershing. The ledger from Hershel
Burgess supports this belief. (attached PDF)
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORT
I. NAME OF PROPERTY
HISTORIC NAME: Oakwood Addition
OTHER NAME/SITE NAME: N/A
II. LOCATION
STREET & NUMBER:
CITY: College Station
STATE: Texas
COUNTY: Brazos
ZIP CODE: 77840
III. GEOGRAPHICAL / GIS DATA
ACREAGE OF PROPERTY: 80 acres
VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION:
BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION:
GIS DATA:
IV. CURRENT ZONING INFORMATION
ZONING DISTRICT: Single-Family Residential (R-1)
V. OWNERSHIP
CURRENT OWNER: Multiple; Private
CONTACT: N/A
ADDRESS: N/A
PHONE: N/A
ADDRESS: N/A
HISTORIC OWNERSHIP: Various; Private
ORIGINAL OWNER: Multiple
SIGNIFICANT LATER OWNERS: N/A
VI. CLASSIFICATION
CATEGORY OF PROPERTY: District
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NUMBER OF PROPERTIES WITHIN DISTRICT:
CONTRIBUTING NONCONTRIBUTING
BUILDINGS 83 14
SITES 0 4
STRUCTURES N/A N/A
OBJECTS N/A N/A
TOTAL 83 18
CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES:
100 Lee Ave.
101 Lee Ave.
103 Lee Ave.
104 Lee Ave.
115 Lee Ave.
119 Lee Ave.
120 Lee Ave.
125 Lee Ave.
126 Lee Ave.
200 Lee Ave.
201 Lee Ave.
206 Lee Ave.
207 Lee Ave.
210 Lee Ave.
211 Lee Ave.
215 Lee Ave.
300 Lee Ave.
301 Lee Ave.
307 Lee Ave.
310 Lee Ave.
311 Lee Ave.
314 Lee Ave.
802 Park Place
900 Park Place
1002 Park Place
1006 Park Place
1008 Park Place
1102 Park Place
1111 Park Place
101 Pershing Ave.
104 Pershing Ave.
107 Pershing Ave.
110 Pershing Ave.
112 Pershing Ave.
117 Pershing Ave.
121 Pershing Ave.
125 Pershing Ave.
200 Pershing Ave.
204 Pershing Ave.
205 Pershing Ave.
210 Pershing Ave.
211 Pershing Ave.
213 Pershing Ave.
214 Pershing Ave.
300 Pershing Ave.
301 Pershing Ave.
305 Pershing Ave.
308 Pershing Ave.
309 Pershing Ave.
313 Pershing Ave.
314 Pershing Ave.
317 Pershing Ave.
200 Suffolk Ave.
201 Suffolk Ave
202 Suffolk Ave.
203 Suffolk Ave.
204 Suffolk Ave.
207 Suffolk Ave.
208 Suffolk Ave.
211 Suffolk Ave.
212 Suffolk Ave.
215 Suffolk Ave.
216 Suffolk Ave
300 Suffolk Ave.
301 Suffolk Ave.
306 Suffolk Ave.
307 Suffolk Ave.
310 Suffolk Ave.
311 Suffolk Ave.
315 Suffolk Ave.
316 Suffolk Ave.
200 Timber St.
201 Timber St.
202 Timber St.
205 Timber St.
208 Timber St.
300 Timber St.
302 Timber St.
304 Timber St.
305 Timber St.
306 Timber St.
307 Timber St.
309 Timber St.
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MAP OF CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES
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NAME OF DISTRICT OR PROPERTY/PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY LISTED IN THE
NATIONAL REGISTER: N/A
NAME OF DISTRICT OR PROPERTY/PROPERTIES WITH STATE MARKERS, LISTED
AS A RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK, OR A STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL
LANDMARK: N/A
NAME OF DISTRICT OR PROPERTY/PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY LANDMARKED BY
THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION: N/A
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES IN DISTRICT WITH CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
HISTORIC MARKERS: 29
115 Lee Ave.
119 Lee Ave.
120 Lee Ave
126 Lee Ave.
206 Lee Ave.
207 Lee Ave.
210 Lee Ave.
211 Lee Ave.
215 Lee Ave.
314 Lee Ave.
802 Park Place
900 Park Place
1006 Park Place
1008 Park Place
1102 Park Place
1111 Park Place
117 Pershing Ave.
200 Pershing Ave.
204 Pershing Ave.
300 Pershing Ave.
308 Pershing Ave.
317 Pershing Ave.
201 Suffolk Ave.
207 Suffolk Ave.
211 Suffolk Ave.
216 Suffolk Ave.
300 Suffolk Ave.
306 Suffolk Ave.
315 Suffolk Ave.
REPRESENTATION ON EXISTING HISTORIC SURVEYS:
TITLE: City of College Station Historic Resources Survey of Eastgate &
Southside Neighborhoods
DATE: 2008
PREPARED BY: Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture, LLP
VII.FUNCTION OR USE
HISTORIC FUNCTIONS: Residential
CURRENT FUNCTIONS: Residential
VIII.HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This history of Oakwood Addition, like the City of College Station, is closely aligned with the
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, which pre-dated the city and its residential neighborhoods
by almost fifty years. The college, later referred to as Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, or
Texas A&M, was founded as a land grant college and as the state's first public institution of higher
education in 1876. When dedicated, only a “small cluster of buildings set amid postoak and broad
prairie” surrounded the college.1 By the end of the first year, 106 students were enrolled.
1 Henry C. Dethloff, Texas A&M University: A Pictorial History, 1876-1996, 2nd ed. (College Station, TX: Texas A&M
University Press, 1996), 3.
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The college was located adjacent to the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, which was built in 1860.
The railroad stop became known as ‘College Station’—the name by which the small community, and in
1877 the new post office, became known. The community of College Station received electricity in the
1890s and by 1900, had a population of 391 with residential and limited commercial developments
scattered around the campus.2
Operating much like a military base and due to the school’s isolation, all faculty, staff, and students
originally lived on the colleges’ campus. Faculty and staff housing remained on Texas A&M's main
campus until planned residential development began to occur south of campus with the creation of
College Park in 1921, followed by Eastgate and Northgate neighborhoods on east and north sides of the
campus.3 The demand for off-campus housing facilities for faculty and staff drastically increased due to
the rapid influx of students between 1917 and 1935.4
Further planned development occurred in the Southside area in 1932 when Hershel Burgess founded
the Oakwood Realty Company with the purchase of 80 acres next to College Park. Burgess then
subdivided this parcel of land into residential lots, creating Oakwood Addition. FHA loans were utilized
to aid the subdivision of land, purchasing of lots, and residential construction with the first houses
occupied in 1939. Deborah Lynn Parks noted in her thesis paper, “The History of College Station,
Texas, 1938-1982,” that in an interview with Burgess, he stated Oakwood was “the first FHA-approved
project between Houston and Dallas.”5
College Station incorporated as a city in 1938 with a population approaching 2,000. At that time
residential development in the community provided housing for faculty and staff no longer living on
campus. In September 1939, the Texas A&M University Board of Directors adopted a resolution
declaring that all campus houses not occupied by officers required to live on campus be vacated by
September 1941. Between 1941 and 1972 the University sold many of these houses to faculty and staff
who then moved them off campus; nine of those houses were relocated to the Oakwood
neighborhood.6 Most of these houses are the oldest in the neighborhood with original construction
dates ranging from the 1890s through the 1930s. As a whole, Oakwood Addition developed between
1932 and the late 1950s; by 1950, approximately 90 percent of the Oakwood lots had been developed.7
Oakwood Addition retains its historic integrity with all nine campus houses still intact and eighty-five
percent of the lots containing original buildings constructed prior to 1955. The neighborhood contains
some of the best examples of residential architecture in College Station, particularly in revival styles.
However, demolition in the neighborhood has increased in recent years to allow for the construction of
larger homes. As one of College Station’s earliest neighborhoods, Oakwood continues to serve the
City’s academic community, maintains historic associations with important leaders, and retains the
character of its original architecture and plan.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:
2 Glenna Fourman Brundige, “College Station, Texas,” Handbook of Texas On-Line.
3 Deborah Lynn Parks, “The History of College Station, Texas, 1938-1982,” (Master of Arts Thesis, Texas A&M
University, 1984), 50.
4 Van Riper, 2; Van Riper’s information on university enrollments came from Henry C. Dethloff, A Centennial
History of Texas A&M University, 1876-1976, (College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 1975), vol. 2,
table p. 583.
5 Parks, 50-51; Parks interviewed Hershel Burgess on 16 March 1983.
6 Van Riper, 5; Van Riper’s information came from Property Records at the Fiscal Department of Texas A&M
University.
7 The 1950 development data came from Sheet 30 of the Bryan, Texas, Sanborn Map, July 1938 – March 1950.
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Oakwood Addition is a residential neighborhood significant for being an early example of off campus
development that contains some of the College Station’s oldest houses. Purchased for development in
1932 as an FHA approved project, Oakwood became the second neighborhood on the south side of
campus. The oldest houses in the neighborhood, originally located on-campus and moved to Oakwood
in the 1940s and 50s, date back to the 1890s and early 1900s. These houses, like many of those original
to the subdivision, were occupied by college faculty and staff, with several of College Station’s first city
council members also living in the neighborhood. Professors and city leaders have continued to live in
Oakwood throughout its history. As a whole the neighborhood retains a high level of integrity that
represents associations with both the city and the university.
Oakwood is eligible for designation as a City of College Station historic district for its association with
events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local history, for embodying
the distinctive characteristics of a type, period and method of construction, because the district includes
the built work of some important architects and because the district is potentially eligible for listing on
the National Register of Historic Places.
PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE: 1932 -1960
SIGNIFICANT DATES: 1932 – founding of Oakwood Addition
SIGNIFICANT PERSON(S):
E. L. Angell One of the developers of the Oakwood Addition.
W. H. Badgett City Council member between 1948 and 1952.
F. C. Bolton Appointed professor of electrical engineering at A&M in 1909;
was the director of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station at
the College from 1925 to 1927; and was vice president and
dean of the College when appointed acting president in 1943
and served in that capacity for almost ten months. Bolton
served as president of A&M between 1948 and 1950.
Hershel Burgess Primary developer of Oakwood Addition and an active member
of the College Station Community.
Commandant Burton Commander of the Corps of Cadets between 1983 and 1986.
C. B. Campbell Department Head of Modern Languages in 1941.
Clifton C. Doak Professor of Biology at A&M from 1926 to 1960. Doak served
as head of the Biology department for twenty-three years.
J. C. Gaines Jr. Distinguished professor Entomology at A&M between 1927 and
1967. Gaines also served as the Entomology Department Head
over Teaching and Research between 1952 and 1967.
Gordon Gay Came to A&M in 1928 and served as the associate secretary
and then the general secretary of the YMCA before becoming
the coordinator of religious life at the University.
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Fredrich E Gieseke Professor and department head of the Department of
Mechanical Drawing as well as an early Campus Architect.
F. W. Hensel Department head of Landscape Arts at A&M.
Ernest K. Langford Architect that served as both the head of the Architecture
Department and longtime Mayor of College Station.
Earl Rudder President of A&M between 1959 and 1970.
Tyrus R. Timm Professor and department head of Agricultural Economics and
Rural Sociology at A&M. Timm also served as an advisor to
several U.S. Presidents.
T. O. Walton President of A&M between 1925 and 1943.
George Wilcox Member of the first City Council in 1938 and served for a total
of nine years.
ARCHITECT/BUILDER: Multiple
IX. DESCRIPTION
ARCHITECTURAL CLASSIFICATION: Residential Neighborhood
STYLE: Varies
EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS: Varies
DESCRIPTION:
College Station’s Oakwood neighborhood, located south of Texas A&M’s campus in an area known as
Southside, is accessible from George Bush Drive (previously known as East Jersey Street).
Neighborhoods surround Oakwood on three sides with the Texas A&M campus to its north.
Oakwood’s street layout has not significantly changed from the original rectilinear pattern with the
residential streets in a north-south direction. Lot sizes vary from one-fourth of an acre to a few greater
than one acre. Such generous, deep set lots give a bucolic setting to the neighborhood. Typically, there
are no public sidewalks, only simple concrete walkways from the street to the front stoops and porches
characteristic of the neighborhood. Driveways are typically narrow and located to one side of the
property. Landscaping includes large trees, grass lawns, and a wide variety of other decorative plants.
Fencing is utilized, but is typically set back enough from the front of the house so as to not disrupt the
view from the street. Currently, the neighborhood consists of 101 properties—nearly all single-family
residential.
Due to construction dates ranging from the 1890s into the 1960s, the homes within the neighborhood
exhibit a variety of architectural styles such as: Folk Victorian, Tudor Revival, Neoclassical Revival,
Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, Folk, Minimal Traditional, Traditional Ranch, Massed Ranch,
Vernacular, and Populist Modern. Approximately thirty-three percent of the homes are built in revival
styles.
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A construction boom occurred during the first decade of Oakwood’s existence with approximately
forty-five percent of the houses built before 1940; most of these are concentrated at the center of the
neighborhood. Stylistically these houses represent Tudor Revival, Neoclassical Revival, Colonial Revival,
Classical Revival, French Provincial, Vernacular, Folk, and Minimal Traditional. During the 1940s, the
rate of construction slowed with only an additional twenty-six percent of the neighborhood developed.
The styles of these houses include Colonial Revival, Folk Victorian, Texas Regional / Monterey, Minimal
Traditional, Minimal Ranch, Traditional Ranch, Massed Ranch, and Populist Modern. Six campus houses
were also moved to Oakwood during the 1940s; their styles include Craftsman, Folk, Folk Victorian, and
Vernacular. Development within Oakwood continued to slow and only an additional fifteen percent was
developed during the 1950s; houses constructed during this period are Colonial Revival, Minimal Ranch,
Traditional Ranch, Massed Ranch, and Populist Modern in style. With only one house built in the early
1960s, development almost ceased until the late 1980s with the construction of another single new
house. However, a wave of demolition and new construction started again during the first decade of
the 2000s.
Generally, the houses stand one or two stories high with some sort of accessory structure. One-and-
one-half story houses with dormers are common. Many of the homes are clad with clapboard or wood
siding and others with various masonry materials. Along with wood siding and masonry, the historic
integrity of doors and windows has been largely retained. Many of the houses have been altered to
varying degrees, sometimes completely changing the design of the front façade. Typical accessory
structures such as detached garages, student apartments, and sheds are located in rear yards and often
near property lines. A handful of houses have been demolished and there are currently four-and-a-half
vacant lots. Several recently constructed homes do not reflect the scale of the older houses.
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MAP OF DISTRICT WITH DATE OF CONSTRUCTION
Dates provided are approximate. Detailed research has not been conducted on each property.
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MAP OF DISTRICT WITH ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
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205 Pershing Ave. (R36437)
Date: c. 1938
Architect: N/A
Style: Colonial Revival
208 Pershing Ave. (R36447)
Non-Contributing
Date: c. 1940
Architect: N/A
Style: Altered (Minimal Traditional)
Notes: According to the 1961-1962 City
Directory, this house was owned by W. H.
Badgett in 1961.
210 Pershing Ave. (R36448)
Date: c. 1938
Architect: N/A
Style: Altered (Minimal Traditional)
211 Pershing Ave. (R36438)
Date: c. 1938
Architect: N/A
Style: Tudor Revival
213 Pershing Ave. (R36439)
Date: c. 1947
Architect: N/A
Style: Massed Ranch