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Tag Archives: historic preservation
Palm School fate uncertain
The fate of a historic building at the southeastern gateway of downtown Austin is up in the air as Travis County continues a gradual reshuffling of its valuable real estate portfolio. The commissioners court will soon vote to start making…
Planning • By Caleb Pritchard • Oct 8, 2015
Stone cottage demolition leaves confusion behind
Over the weekend, James Retherford was arrested for criminal trespass while trying to stop the demolition of a stone cottage in Bouldin Creek. He was unsuccessful, and the house at 901 Dawson Road is no longer one of the nine…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Aug 18, 2015
City Council talks historic preservation goals
City Council members found themselves tackling the underpinnings of historic preservation on Tuesday, as they wrestled with whether to proceed with four very different cases of historic landmark designation on today’s agenda. Ultimately, Council members remained undecided on whether to…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Aug 13, 2015
Planning Commission OKs landmark status for former home of legendary businesswoman
Celebrating female entrepreneurship, racial harmony and, of course, beautiful architecture, the Planning Commission voted to recommend historic zoning for an 85-year-old house at 113 West 33rd St. last week. After hearing Steve Sadowsky, the Historic Preservation Officer for the city,…
Preservation • By Jack Craver • Aug 6, 2015
Landmark Commission's first case reveals deeper concerns
An ideological split and a skeleton crew of a commission have left the landmark status of an East Austin home in limbo for now. Historic Preservation Officer Steve Sadowsky “wholeheartedly recommended” historic zoning for the residence at 2005 Hamilton Ave.,…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 29, 2015
Historic District wins Planning Commission support
The proposed Bluebonnet Hills preservation district was back at City Hall this week. This time, it won the support of the Planning Commissioners. On Tuesday, commission members voted 5-1 to recommend creation of the Bluebonnet Hills Historic District, with Commissioner…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 28, 2015
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Proposed local historic district in jeopardy
The proposed Bluebonnet Hills Historic District hit another speed bump Tuesday, this time at the Planning Commission. At the end of a lengthy discussion, commissioners opted to postpone the case until May 26. This will give the applicants time to…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Apr 16, 2015
Council OKs landmark status for Red River house
Those worried that one of Austin’s most beloved houses was destined for demolition could rest easy over the weekend. Despite the owner’s objections, the Austin City Council voted last week to make the Red River International House a historic landmark.…
Austin • By Elizabeth Pagano • Dec 15, 2014
Council debates Red River House designation
Last week, City Council took the first step toward designating a familiar Red River Street house as a historic landmark, despite the owner’s objections. “I dare say that anybody who has ever made a trip around the University of Texas…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Oct 20, 2014
Board grants variance for novel preservation plan
The Board of Adjustment gave the go-ahead for a novel preservation strategy at its Monday night meeting. Newcastle Homes’ Lex Zwarum’s proposal, which he describes as a “win-win,” will zone the existing house at 2100 East 14th St. as a…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 11, 2014
Commission OKs historic zoning for homes
Bucking the trend of requests for demolition permits in East Austin, two property owners requested historic zoning for their homes last week, winning an enthusiastic endorsement from the Historic Landmark Commission. The commission voted to approve historic zoning for the…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Aug 19, 2014
Landmark Commission says no to neon sign for downtown P. Terry’s
P. Terry’s Burger Stand is coming to downtown Austin, but it will not be sporting a neon sign, much to the chagrin of its owner. Last week, the Historic Landmark Commission denied a request for a neon sign for P.…
