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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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