HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarker Application 111804
College Station Historic Research Project
Marker No. 51
Natalie Montgomery
Tod Maftin
Will Van Shellenbeck
Arch446
Woodcock
Fall '04
City of College Station
Historic Buildine: Plaque Awlication
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Historic Preservation Committee
Submit the completed application to the following address:
City of College Station, Development Services Department
1101 Texas Avenue, P.o. Box 9960, College Station, TX 7784
I. Applicant Information
Date of Submittal
Name of Applicant
Address
Telephone
E-mail Address
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II. Owner Information
Name of Owner
Address
Telephone
E-mail Address
III. General Building Information
Name of Building
Address of Building
Date of Construction
ArchitectJDesigner
Builder/Contractor
Architectural Period/Style
Does~e building remain on its original site?
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Indicate the original and adapted uses of the building.
Original Uses
o Agriculture
o Commerce
o Education
o Government
o Healthcare
o Industrial
o Recreation
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o Residential
o Social
o Transportation
IV. Architectural Description
Adapted Uses
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D Commerce
o Education
o Government
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D Industrial
D Recreation
D~eligious
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A. Physical Characteristics
Number of stories
Orientation
Floor Plan
Open plan
L-plan
Modified L-plan
Center passage plan
2-room plan
T -plan
Shotgun plan
Asymmetrical plan
Other ( specify)
Roof Type
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Hipped
Flat with parapet
Gambrel
Mansard
Shed
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Solid Brick
Solid Stone
Concrete
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Foundation
Pier and Beam
Stone
Brick
Concrete
Concrete Masonry Units
Other ( specify)
Exterior Wall Surface
Siding (specify type)
Stucco
Stone
Brick
Wood Shingle
Other (specify)
Windows
Wood Sash
Aluminum Sash
Single-hung
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Awning
Hopper
Sliding
Other (specify)
Roof Materials
Shingles (specify type)
Tile (specify type)
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Metal (specify type)
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Primary Exterior Color
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v. Supporting Documentation
Please attach the following information.
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 historic
plaque.
· Provide a sketch map indicating the nominated property and any related sites.
G. Photographs
Historic
· Provide at least one historic photograph of the property.
Current
· 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.
The College Station Historic Preservation Committee requests that all plaques are mounted on
the front fayade of the approved building within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Permission of owner for plaque placement D
Applicant Signature
Owner Signature
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v. SUQPortinQ Documentation
A. Alterations
I.Construction began November 1931, little is known of alteration until ten years
ago.
2. The attic to the left of the stairs was made into an additional room before this
ten-year period. Also, two houses were built on the east side of the lot.
3. Restoration began in January '95, under the new ownership of Mr. And Mrs.
Russell Duke.
1. MAJOR ALTERATIONS
1. Addition of new master bedroom wing
2. Entirely new garage
3. Two exterior decks, surrounding flowerbeds, and sidewalks
4. Replaced all old siding
5. Repainted interior and exterior
6. Knocked down entry wall and walls in new kitchen area
7. Replaced all windows except for the window in the sewing room
8. Replaced all interior wood floors with exception of the dining and living room
9. Replaced sunroom with entry to new master bed wing
10. Added steel beam and column where hallway was taken down in the kitchen
11. Utility created from bedroom
12. Sewing room created from old kitchen
II. MINOR ALTERATIONS
1. Stripped the stairs and repainted old banister
2. Removed all old wallpaper and cheese cloth in order to re-wallpaper
3. Added three air conditioning units
4. Restored living room bookcase and French doors and moved them to dining
room
5. Sanded and refinished dining and living room wood floors
6. New shingle roofing within the past ten years
B. Historical Figures
Little is known about the historical figures in relation to this home. Over the years
many professors of Texas A&M University have occupied the home. The home's most
well-known and admired occupants were the Batys, from September 1952-1981. This
family occupied the house longest and Mrs. Baty was the local piano teacher.
C. Property Ownership
D. Tenant History
1. Agreement to build on November 16, 1931 between Dr. Robert R. Fletcher and
wife, Ruth Camp Fletcher, with builders Y.C Watson and M.M. Autrey
Ownership changed as follows:
2. January 1947- Dr. H. G. Johnston and Francis Caldwell Johnston
3. September 1952- James B. and Beryl Baty
4. September 1981- Donald M. and Beverly A. Boucher
5. December 1985- David B. and Charlotte R. Hill
6. May 17th, 1994- Russell W. and Dorothy A. Duke (Class of '58
E. Narrative History
This home is located in the historic district of College Station, in the College Park
Sub-division. The home is also located less than a mile from the University of
Texas A&M. The water hole of the near by Bryson Park, used to be a summer
attraction for many children in the division.
F. Drawings
See additional floor plan documents of before and after restoration and
reconstruction
G. Photographs
Refer to attached compact disk for a slide show of past and current pictures of the
house and landscape. These pictures show the home when it purchased it in 1994,
and present photography with all of the updated changes.
H. Additional Information
See additional maps of the College Park Subdivision
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