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Historical Marker
Application Packet
cstx.gov/heritage
Revised October 201 9
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 fede ral
leve l. The goa l 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
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 ram 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:
0 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:
I. 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 ~ware 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:
Historic Records Administrator
979-764-3491
HeritageProgram@cstx.gov
Mail application:
Historic Preservation Committee
c/o Historic Records Administrator
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Drop off application:
Historic Records Administrator's Office
Municipal Court Building
300 Krenek Tap Road
College Station, Texas 77842
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Historic Marker Glossary Revised June 2001
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
Fa~ade
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
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 fayade 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: Johnny and Liana Vincent
ADDRESS: 314 Pershing Avenue
CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE NUMBER: College Station, TX 77840 281. 795.6111
EMAIL: lmvincent5@gmail.com or jkvincent5@gmail.com
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? NO
Address of Structure:
Owner's Name: Johnny and Liana Vincent
Current Mailing Address: 314 Pershing Avenue, College Station, TX 77840
Phone Number: 281.795.6111
Email: lmvincent5@gmail.com
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? PRIVATE
Address of marker location: 314 Pershing Avenue, College Station, TX 77840
Describe the significance of the proposed historical marker with as much detail
as possible. You may attach additional pages for your narrative.
Built in 1939 by Mr. John Mitchell, originally from Maryville, Tennessee, and longtime
Head of the Math Department at Texas A&M College, the little cottage at 314 Pershing
Avenue is a reminder to the historical structures and stories of the Southside historical
neighborhood. The curious might ask, noting its address, if the Head of the Math
Department purchased this specific lot with intent based on its "3.14" correlation. Mr.
Mitchell and his wife, Stella, built the house along with a second at 319 Pershing (since
moved) to serve as rental properties to supplement their income while they took
advantage of on-campus faculty housing. In 1941, the Mitchell's built a third residence
at 216 Suffolk, and along with their daughter, Caroline, moved out of faculty housing
into what would become their family residence while maintaining the two original rental
properties.
Caroline resided with her parents at 216 Suffolk until her death in 1999, caring for her
mother, father, and an aunt in their later years. As a young woman, Caroline endured
the death of not one fiance, but two; the first killed in action during World War II and the
second who at 27 years of age died from a heart attack prior to their marriage. In her
last will and testament, Caroline, who was known for her bold personality, requested
that the two wedding gowns as well as letters from the two young men, be burned. Prior
to her passing in 1999, she taught math for several years at A&M Consolidated High
School and later served under H.L. Heaton as the Assistant Registrar for Texas A&M.
Stories have been recorded of her off the cuff personality including one in which she
found a campus policeman parked in her reserved parking space on campus and firmly
requested that he take out his ticket book and serve himself a ticket; it was noted he
resided only briefly.
After Caroline's passing, the bungalows at 314 and 319 Pershing and the family home
were sold-314 sold to Cole W. and Carey E. Matson, son of Olympian Randy Matson
'67 and still current resident within the neighborhood. In June 2005, the 314 Pershing
house sold again to Mrs. Maryan Hughes Manson, who planted and nurtured many of
the flowering bushes, creating an annually blooming garden in the back complete with
birdhouses and climbing vines. During her time in the Southside neighborhood, Mrs.
Manson befriended former students, Mark '86 and Tammy '85 Stein; knowing of their
desire to retire to the neighborhood, she maintained correspondence with the Steins,
updating them on houses becoming available. Upon her passing in 2012, her family
discovered the letters and knew that it would be her wish for the Steins to own the
house with one request: that the small house not be tom down but be maintained for its
historical position.
In 2013, 314 Pershing Avenue was purchased by the Steins. Wanting to keep the
historical character of the home, they removed the sheetrock, exposing the original
shiplap walls and ceiling, slightly shifted one wall, allowing them to make the 2-1 into a
more functional 2-2, and refinished the 80-year old original wood floors. The most
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significant interior impact came from the renovation of the kitchen and baths, where
fixtures, plumbing, and appliances were updated with fully modernized selections, while
walls were treated to vintage black and white tile work, including tile wainscoting,
common in the 1930s. A large portion of the transformation took place on the exterior,
where 80 years of paint was removed with four weeks of hand sanding and scraping,
exposing the original wood siding (still in great conditionl) and preparing it for new paint.
An addition of a standing seam roof and resurfacing the natural driveway were other
renovations. The flowering bushes planted years before by Ms. Manson were pruned
and some moved to highlight the home's warmth and neighborhood appeal.
The Steins have captured what many hope for the Southside homes--foregoing the
demolition of historical structures, choosing to renovate and preserve the past in a
newly modernized, fully functional home.
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.
In 2013, 314 Pershing Avenue was purchased by the Steins. Wanting to
keep the historical character of the home, they removed the sheetrock,
exposing the original shiplap walls and ceiling, slightly shifted one wall,
allowing them to make the 2-1 into a more functional 2-2, and refinished
the 80-year old original wood floors. The most significant interior impact
came from the renovation of the kitchen and baths, where fixtures,
plumbing, and appliances were updated with fully modernized selections,
while walls were treated to vintage black and white tile work, including tile
wainscoting, common in the 1930s. A large portion of the transformation
took place on the exterior, where 80 years of paint was removed with four
weeks of hand sanding and scraping, exposing the original wood siding
(still in great conditionl) and preparing it for new paint. An addition of a
standing seam roof and resurfacing the natural driveway were other
renovations. The flowering bushes planted years before by Ms. Manson
were pruned and some moved to highlight the home's warmth and
neighborhood appeal.
B. Prominent Historical Figures
List any prominent historical figures associated with the property.
Mr. John Mitchell-Texas A&M College Head of Math Department
Caroline Mitchell-daughter of John and Stella Mitchell-TAMU Assistant Registrar
Cole W. and Carey E. Matson-son of Olympian Randy Matson '67 TAMU alumni
Maryan Hughes Manson
Mark '86 and Tammy '85 Stein-TAMU alumni
C. Property Ownership
List all known owners of the property. Include original owner and subsequent owners.
Mr. John Mitchell-Texas A&M College Head of Math Department
Caroline Mitchell-daughter of John and Stella Mitchell-TAMU Assistant Registrar
Cole W. and Carey E. Matson-son of Olympian Randy Matson '67 TAMU alumni
Maryan Hughes Manson
Mark '86 and Tammy '85 Stein-TAMU alumni
D. Tenant History
List all known tenants of the property throughout its history.
Mr. John Mitchell-Texas A&M College Head of Math Department
Caroline Mitchell-daughter of John and Stella Mitchell-TAMU Assistant Registrar
Cole W. and Carey E. Matson-son of Olympian Randy Matson '67 TAMU alumni
Maryan Hughes Manson
Mark '86 and Tammy '85 Stein-TAMU alumni
E. Narrative History
Attach a narrative explanation of the chronological and historical development of the
property.
Built in 1939 by Mr. John Mitchell, originally from Maryville, Tennessee,
and longtime Head of the Math Department at Texas A&M College, the
little cottage at 314 Pershing Avenue is a reminder to the historical
structures and stories of the Southside historical neighborhood. The
curious might ask, noting its address, if the Head of the Math Department
purchased this specific lot with intent based on its "3.14" correlation. Mr.
Mitchell and his wife, Stella, built the house along with a second at 319
Pershing (since moved) to serve as rental properties to supplement their
income while they took advantage of on-campus faculty housing. In 1941 ,
the Mitchell's built a third residence at 216 Suffolk, and along with their
daughter, Caroline, moved out of faculty housing into what would become
their family residence while maintaining the two original rental properties.
Caroline resided with her parents at 216 Suffolk until her death in 1999,
caring for her mother, father, and an aunt in their later years. As a young
woman, Caroline endured the death of not one fiance, but two; the first
killed in action during World War II and the second who at 27 years of age
died from a heart attack prior to their marriage. In her last will and
testament, Caroline, who was known for her bold personality, requested
that the two wedding gowns as well as letters from the two young men, be
burned. Prior to her passing in 1999, she taught math for several years at
A&M Consolidated High School and later served under H.L. Heaton as
the Assistant Registrar for Texas A&M. Stories have been recorded of her
off the cuff personality including one in which she found a campus
policeman parked in her reserved parking space on campus and firmly
requested that he take out his ticket book and serve himself a ticket; it
was noted he resided only briefly.
After Caroline's passing, the bungalows at 314 and 319 Pershing and the
family home were sold-314 sold to Cole W. and Carey E. Matson, son of
Olympian Randy Matson '67 and still current resident within the
neighborhood. In June 2005, the 314 Pershing house sold again to Mrs.
Maryan Hughes Manson, who planted and nurtured many of the flowering
bushes, creating an annually blooming garden in the back complete with
birdhouses and climbing vines. During her time in the Southside
neighborhood, Mrs. Manson befriended former students, Mark '86 and
Tammy '85 Stein; knowing of their desire to retire to the neighborhood,
she maintained correspondence with the Steins, updating them on
houses becoming available. Upon her passing in 2012, her family
discovered the letters and knew that it would be her wish for the Steins to
own the house with one request: that the small house not be torn down
but be maintained for its historical position.
In 2013, 314 Pershing Avenue was purchased by the Steins. Wanting to
keep the historical character of the home, they removed the sheetrock,
exposing the original shiplap walls and ceiling, slightly shifted one wall,
allowing them to make the 2-1 into a more functional 2-2, and refinished
the 80-year old original wood floors. The most significant interior impact
came from the renovation of the kitchen and baths, where fixtures,
plumbing, and appliances were updated with fully modernized selections,
while walls were treated to vintage black and white tile work, including tile
wainscoting, common in the 1930s. A large portion of the transformation
took place on the exterior, where 80 years of paint was removed with four
weeks of hand sanding and scraping, exposing the original wood siding
(still in great conditionl) and preparing it for new paint. An addition of a
standing seam roof and resurfacing the natural driveway were other
renovations. The flowering bushes planted years before by Ms. Manson
were pruned and some moved to highlight the home's warmth and
neighborhood appeal.
The Steins have captured what many hope for the Southside
homes-foregoing the demolition of historical structures, choosing to
renovate and preserve the past in a newly modernized, fully functional
home.
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.
See attached.
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.
See attached.
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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Mr. John Mitchell, long time Head of the Math Department at Texas A&M College, came to
College Station from Maryville, Tennessee with his wife Stella. A daughter, Caroline McCullough
Mitchell was born while they lived in faculty housing on the A&M campus. About 1938 or 39,
Mr. Mitchen built. two houses at 314 and 319 Pershing Street specifically as rental property. In
1941, he and his family built their own residence at 216 Suffolk and moved off the campus. The
family resided at this address as long as each of them lived. The rental houses supplemented their
income until Caroline's death in 1999. Carolfoe took care of her Mother and Father in their later
years as well as an Aunt who never married, named Miss Annie McCullough. Caroline survived two heartbreaking events in her life. As a young woman, she was engaged to be m~rried and her
fiance was killed in action during World War II. Later, she was again engaged to a young man
who was twenty seven years old. A few days before her wedding, he suffered a heart attack, died
and was buried near their wedding date. In her last will and testament, she requested that the two
beautiful wedding dresses as well as letters from the two young men be burned. She grew into a
very acompJished and resourceful lady. She first taught maths for several years at A&M Consoli-
dated High School, where she was respected and loved by all her students. Later, she became the
Assistant Register for A&M and served in that capacity for many years, working with Mr. H. L.
Heaton as Registrar. Bill Lancaster fondly remembers seeing her many times driving her car with
Pat, the family collie riding in the front seat and Mrs. Mitchell riding in the back seat. Mrs. Delia
Fleming remembers hearing her tell of a trip back to Tennessee with Mrs. Mitchell driving and Pat
in the front seat, when they enexpectedly hit a dip and Pat was tossed up and over the seat into
the back with Carolinel Mary Lancaster remembers a DAR meeting at Caroline's house. While
talcing a survey on how much bird seed each member had bought during the year to feed the birds,
Caroline remarked that she would like to report "that the birds had eaten four of her big Japanese
Persimmons"! The story is told about her finding a Campus Policeman parked in her reserved
parking space on campus near her office buil.ding. She firmly requested that he take out his ticket
book and give himself a ticket. He resisted only briefly after realizing that she was 1:1ot jokingl
After her death, her own home and the two rental houses were sold. Cole W. and Carey E.
Matson purchased the house at 314 Pershing. They are only the second owners of the property
and house that was built in the late l 930's.
314 Pershing Avenue
Built in 1939 by Mr. John Mitchell,
originally from Maryville, Tennessee, and
Jong time Head of the Math Department at
Texas A&M College, the little cottage at
314 Pershing Ave is a reminder to the
historical structures and stories of the
Southside his t orical neighborhood . The
curious might ask, noting its address, if
the Head of the Math Department
purchased this specific lot with intent
based on its "3.14" correlation. Mr .
Mitchell and his w ife, Stella, built the
house along with a second at 319
Pershing (since moved) to serve as rental
properties to supplement their income
while they took advantage of on-campus
faculty housing. In 1941, the Mitchell's
built a third residence at 216 Suffolk, a nd along with their daughter, Caroline, moved out of faculty
housing into w hat wo uld become their family residence while maintaining the two original rental
properties.
Caroline resided with her parents at 216 Suffo lk until her death in 1999, caring for her mother, father,
and an aunt in their later years. As a young woman Caroline endured th e death of not one fiance, but two;
the first killed in action during World War II and the second who at 27 years of age died from a heart
attack prior to their marriage. In her last will and testament, Caroline, who was known for her bold
personality, requested that the two wedding gowns as well as letters from the two y oung men, be burned.
Prior to h er passing in 1999, she taught math for several years at A&M Consolidated High School and la ter
served under H.L . Heaton as the Assistant Registrar for Texas A&M. Stories have been recorded of her off
the cuff personality including one in which she found a campus policeman parked in her reserved parking
space on campus and firmly requested that he take out his ticket book and serve himself a ticket; it was
noted he resisted only briefly.
After Caroline's passing, the bungalows at 314 and 319 Pershing and the family home were sold -314
sold to Cole W. and Carey E. Matson, son of Olympian Randy Matson '67 and still current resident within
the neighborhood. In June 2005, the 314 Pershing house sold again to Mrs. Marya n Hughes Manson, who
planted and nurtu red many of the flowering bushes, creating an annually blooming garden in the back
complete with birdhouses and climbing vines. Duri n g her time in the Southside nei ghborhood, Mrs .
Manson befriended former s tudents, Mark '86 and Ta mmy '85 Stein; knowing of their desire to r etire to
the neighborhood, she maintained correspondence with the Steins, updating them on houses becoming
available. Upon her passing in 2012, her
family discovered the letters and knew
that it woul d be her wish for the Stein s to
own the house with one request: that the
small house not be torn down but be
maintained for its historical position.
In 201 3, 314 Pershing Ave was
purchased by the Steins. Wa nting to keep
the historical character of the home, they
remov ed sheetrock, expos in g the original
shiplap walls and ceiling, slightly shifted
one wall a llow in g t hem to make the 2-1
into a more functional 2-2, and refinished
the 80-year o ld original wood floors. The
most siPnifir;:int intPrior imn;:irt r;:imp from
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the renovation of the kitchen and baths where fixtures, plumbing and appliances were updated with fully
modernized selections, while walls were treated to vintage black and white tile work, including tile
wainscoting, common in the 1930s. A large portion of the transformation took place on the exterior, where
80 years of paint was removed with four weeks of hand sanding and scraping, exposing the original wood
siding (still in great condition!) and preparing it for new paint, the addition of a standing seam roof and re-
surfacing of the natural driveway. The flowering bushes planted years before by Ms. Manson were pruned
and some moved to highlight the home's warmth and neighborhood appeal.
The Steins have captured what many hope for the Southside homes -foregoing the demolition of
historical structures, choosing to renovate and preserve the past in a newly modernized, fully functional
home.
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