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LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 24, 1994
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman
Mr. James Catron
Mr. Joe Dove
Ms. Cynthia Hill—McKinney
Mr. Adam Klager
Mr. Michael Shelly
Mr. Charles Speed
Ms. Bunny Tinker
Mr. John Wright
Mr. Joe Williams, Advisory
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Patricia Atkins
Ms. Pam Lakhani
Mr. Leslie Mabrey
Mr. Govind Nadkarni
Ms. Alclair Pleasant
Mr. Donald Victory
STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Michael Gunning, Senior Planner
Ms. Faryce Goode—City Planner
Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
The meeting was to called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Mr. Edwin Goodman,
Chairman. The roll was called a quorum was declared.
ACTION ITEM(S):
Approval of November 18, 1993 and January 27, 1994 Minutes. The November
and January 27, 1994 minutes were approved as distributed.
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Nominating Committee's Recomendation for 1994 Chairman / Vice Chairman:
Mr. Joe Dove, Chairman of the Nominating Committee,
submitted the names of Edwin Goodman as Chairman and Cynthia
Hill—McKinney as Vice Chairman. There being no other nominations,
the following action was taken:
IT WAS MOVED BY MS. TINKER AND SECONDED BY MR. DOVE
THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED.
MOTION PASSED.
The Landmark Commission accepted and approved the Nominating
Committee's recommendation of Edwin Goodman as Chairman and
Cynthia Hill—McKinney as Vice Chairman of the Landmark Commission.
Draft letter to First Presbyterian Church Regarding Proposed Renovations:
Ms. Macon stated that Staff prepared a draft letter to
the First Presbyterian Church, as requested at the January 27, 1994
meeting, regarding their renovation plans for the church. At this
point, Mr. Goodman read into record the letter that will be sent to
the church. After the letter was read, Mr. Goodman asked if the
letter was sufficient or were changes needed. Mr. Klager suggested
that the letter be sent to Mr. Glenn Best, Renovation Chairman,
instead of Reverend William Carr, Pastor. There being no further
comments, the following action was taken:
IT WAS MOVED BY MS. TINKER AND SECONDED BY MR.
CATRON THAT THE LANDMARK COMMISSION APPROVE THE
LETTER, AS AMENDED, AND SEND IT TO THE FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
MOTION PASSED.
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Ms. Tinker requested commission members to receive copies of
correspondence that is generated by the Commission (the Bidwell
Hotel and First Presbyterian Church).
DISCUSSION ITEM(S):
Update to the Lichenstein House Plan: Ms. Macon stated that at the
January 27, 1994 meeting, an item was discussed regarding a local
CPA firm wanted to purchase the old Lichenstein House located at 615
South Upper Broadway and operate the practice from the house.
Since the last meeting, the latest available information is that the
proposed owner is no longer interested in purchasing the property.
Ms. Macon continued that after the proposed owner found out about
the parking requirements that had to be met and other factors
involved, they decided to pursue another avenue.
Submittal of CDBG Grant for phase IIB of Site Survey: Ms. Macon
stated that Staff completed and submitted a grant funding request
to CDBG for $8,600 to continue the site survey and to attend the CLG
conference. Ms. Macon continued that the 1994 grant request was
$1,000 less than the one submitted in 1992; which was funded for
$9,600. Ms. Macon continued there is approximately $2,000 left in the
18th year CDBG budget. The proposed funding will not be available
until August 1, 1994.
Mr. Gunning added that Community Development will present the
funding proposals for 20th Year to the Planning Commission on March
30, 1994; and the Planning Commission will take action on the
proposals on April 6, 1994. City Council will hear the proposals on
May 4, 1994 and possible action can taken at that time.
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Purse Historical review of Railroad Tracks near Holly Road as Required by
the Texas Antiquities Committee Prior to Removal: Mr. Tom Utter, Director
of Development Services, addressed the Commission. Mr. Utter stated for
about four years, the City of Corpus, the U.S. Navy, the General Services
Administration (GSA), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
have been negotiating with the Texas—Mexican (Tex—Mex) Railway for the
abandonment of approximately 16.5 miles of railroad track. The 16.5 miles
of railroad track runs from Highway 44 southeast down to Holly Road, from
the south side of Holly Road over to the Oso, across the railroad track
bridge that crosses the Oso into Flour Bluff, and continues on the west side
of Flour Bluff Drive to the Naval Air Station. The railroad bridge that
crosses the Oso is burned in several places and tracks have been removed
in about five places. The U. S. Navy owns the railroad track, the City owns
the land underneath it, and the Texas—Mexican Railway has a contract to
operate on the track dating back to 1947. This track was built in 1942
under the War Powers Act to serve the Naval Air Station. The federal agents
want to abandon the track and have signed all the necessary papers, along
with officials from the Tex—Mex Railway. Mr. Utter added that the first 3.7
miles from Highway 44 down to 1,218 feet east of Old Brownsville Road will
not be abandoned. The grain elevator, South Texas Materials, and several
other business are still being served by the railroad. Ms. Tinker asked for
clarification on where the railroad track ended on Highway 44 coming into
town at Old Brownsville Road and Mr. Utter responded that the railroad
started at Highway 44 to past Old Brownsville Road 1,218 feet. The Texas—
Mexican Railway has a rail switching yard on Highway 44. The track run
from that rail switching yard southeast down to Old Brownsville Road. The
first 3.7 miles of track, which runs from Highway 44 to 1,218 feet past Old
Brownsville Road, will be sold by GSA as an operating railroad subject to
Tex—Mex's operating rights through 1997. The tracks will be sold here in
the city, through open bids, on Thursday, March 3, 1994 and most likely
Tex—Mex will buy because they have several customers along this area. The
remaining portion of the 12.80 miles, which runs southeast of Old
Brownsville Road along Holly Road across the Oso and up to the Naval Air
Station. They have a contract to have the rails pulled up and once the rails
are pulled up, on June 25, 1994, the City and the Texas Department of
Transportation, will be able to advertise for bids on the reconstruction of
Holly Road. Holly Road will be converted into a five—lane road. The
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reconstruction will start at Ayers Street over to Rodd Field Road. In
addition, the City of Corpus Christi has submitted an application to the
Texas Department of Transportation to receive federal monies through a
program entitled ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act)
for approximately $2 million to install a hike—and—bike trail that will begin
at the bayfront and continue down Ennis Joslin across South Padre Island
Drive and will cross the old railroad track into Flour Bluff. The City needs
that right—of—way. The entire project has run very smoothly until the
General Service Administration called and stated that the project was on
hold. GSA received a call from the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
and was told that the abandonment was not approved because Tex—Mex
Railway did not submit an environmental report to their office. The officials
at Tex—Mex Railway were contacted and told the situation and that they
needed to submit the report to complete the project. The Tex—Mex officials
stated they did not know how to compile the report. City Staff requested
the federal regulations and it was found that the regulations for
abandonment are the same for constructing a new railroad. There are
several steps involved in getting the abandonment approved -- clearance
has to be received from all of the federal agencies involved (which has been
done) and all historical bodies have to be contacted to determine if there
are any historical properties, which will be negatively impacted, by the
removal of the railroad tracks.
Mr. Utter stated the above information brings the Commission up—to—
date as far as where the City is on the project and why he was at the
meeting. Mr. Utter continued that City Staff is requesting the
Chairman, or a committee from the Landmark Commission, to ride to
the Holly Road railroad track site and review the historical portion of
the project. Mr. Utter stated that Staff has driven to the area and
did not find any historical elements in the area.
Mr. Utter stated, as a point of information, that the railroad bridge
is the only bridge in the state of Texas that goes across Texas waters
that the General Land Office did not give an easement for. The
bridge was built by the Navy under the War Powers Act and is the
only built like that. Mr. Utter continued that the bridge will be
preserved. It will be converted into a hike—and—bike trail and it will
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be utilized for fishing. Mr. Utter stated that he would like for the
Commission to make its determination and take action at the March
meeting. Mr. Utter stated that by outlining the entire project, he felt
the Commission would have the necessary facts before taking any
action. After the Commission submits their findings at the March
meeting and take appropriate action, the environmental report will
be completed. Mr. Utter stated that a copy of the environmental
report was sent to the State Historical Preservation Office for their
comments and Staff should receive comments from them within
thirty (30) days. All of the right—of—way will be used for streets,
hike—and—bike trails, or for sidewalks. The area over in Flour Bluff
will be kept in trust for the City and after Waldron Road is
completed, Flour Bluff Drive will be widened and part of the right—of—
way will be used in this project. Mr. Utter stated that the
abandonment project has to be completed within the next thirty to
forty—five days so that the State can pursue the expansion of Holly
Road.
Mr. Goodman stated if City Staff reviewed the railroad tracks and did not
find any historical elements in the area, he did not think it was really
necessary for commission members to review the area. Mr. Goodman
requested input from commission members as to how the Commission
wanted to respond to City Staff's request.
Mr. Klager suggested that the review of the railroad tracks beplaced as an
action item on the March agenda and Mr. Goodman asked Mr. Utter if thirty
days would be too long and Mr. Utter stated that Staff could wait for the
Commission to meet in March. Mr. Utter continued that a biologist from
the U.S. Fish & Wildlife will be walking the entire length of the railroad
tracks to make sure there are no endangered grasses in the railroad right—
of—way. Ms. Tinker asked if any archeologists had been notified of the
removal of the railroad tracks and Mr. Utter answered that the only place
that having an archeologist review would have any real relevancy would be
on the banks of the Oso itself. Mr. Utter continued that is entirely possible
that where the bridge embankment is on the Oso, some shell midden might
be found. Mr. Utter continued that the Texas Department of Transportation
has already completed its environmental assessment on the roadway and on
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the hike—and—bike trail. Their procedure is once any excavation takes
place and if anything is uncovered, the excavation process stops
immediately and archeologists are notified and brought to the site. Ms.
Tinker asked if Nueces County had been notified and Mr. Utter answered
that a letter was received from Judge Robert Barnes. Mr. Utter stated that
the project area is within the city limits and one of the requirements, as
setforth by I.C.C., is that letters be obtained from the chief elected officials
from the city and county. The only things lacking are historical clearance
and U.S. Fish and Wildlife. So far, there are no endangered animals and
birds that will be impacted by this project, but there maybe some
endangered wild grass.
Mr. Williams asked what will be done with the railroad tracks once
they are removed and Mr. Utter answered that the General Services
Administration will receive bids on the 12.80 miles of track that is
left. They have a contract to pay General Services Administration
approximately $350,000 for the railroad track and these tracking
salvage companies remove the tracks and sell it to companies in
South America. The tracks sold are approximately 500 feet long and
are transported by rail cars.
After Mr. Utter's presentation, a brief discussion followed. Ms. Macon
stated she could make arrangements to review the railroad track.
Ms. Tinker volunteered to also review the site.
Mr. Goodman asked what was the timetable for the Holly Road
expansion and Mr. Utter responded that the expansion would be in
two phases. The first phase — from the access roads of the
Crosstown Expressway extension east over to Everhart Road. The
second phase will be bidded in the early spring of 1995 will go from
Everhart Road over to Rodd Field Road. The timetable is
approximately 310 days for each phase or about 18 months. The two
improvements will make a big difference for mobility.
The hike—and—bike trail will go from the convention center along
Ocean Drive, all the way to the Naval Air Station, circle around the
campus at Texas A & M University—Corpus Christi, come back down
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Ocean Drive on the south side and turn down Ennis Joslin. Ennis
Joslin Road will be converted into four lanes and will have a 13 foot
hike—and—bike trail that will meander along the east side. The Ennis
Joslin project will be underway by August. This project will directly
tie into the Hahns—Sooter Wildlife area which is a designated
archeological site.
Mr. Utter expressed thanks to the Chairman and members for
allowing him to address the Commission.
Appointment of Subcommittee to Review National Register Nominations
for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station: Macon stated that
approximately four months ago, a letter was received from the Texas
Historical Commission stating that a government entity had submitted
an application on the Naval Air Station for the National Register
Program nomination; and since the City was a CLG, its review and
comment on the nomination would be requested. Ms. Macon stated
the actual nomination packet was received this past week and she
spoke with Mr. Goodman and recommended that four people be
appointed to serve on this subcommittee to review the nomination
packet. Ms. Macon stated the packet is very extensive and the review
should be completed as soon as feasible so that a report can be
submitted at the March meeting. After a brief discussion, Mr.
Goodman appointed Ms. Hill, Mr. Klager, Ms. Tinker, and Mr. Wright to
the subcommittee to review the nomination packet. Mr. Goodman
requested Staff to follow—up with the Texas Historical Commission to
find out when the actual deadline was for submitting comments on
the nomination.
Continue Review and Prioritize Slides of Phase IIA Historical Site Survey:
The following slides were reviewed of the North Morgan Area:
AGNES STREET:
1111: Site of the Vicente Lozano House. Structure was built between
1890-1910. Stylistic Influence — Queen Anne Victorian. The structure
is a 1-1/2 story framed residence with 4—north facing bays; pier and
beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, hip and
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gable composition shingle roof; shamrock metal ridgecap, extended
box eaves, gable dormers, and decorative fish scale shingles in a
projecting bay. Very significant historic residence on a street that
has become primarily commercial and industrial. Owned continuously
by the Lozano Family and is currently designated as a Corpus Christi
Historic Landmark.
Consultant: High — Potential for "HC" zoning.
1220: Site of the CCISD District Maintenance Department. Structure
built in 1924. Stylistic Influence — Industrial. The structure is a 2—
story stucco building with altered windows; 3—south facing bays, slab
foundation, load—bearing masonry structural system, flat built—up tar
and gravel roof; depending metal canopy and concrete floor, metal
sash windows, stoned floor has bank of clear story windows; single
wooden door and aluminum overhead door.
Consultant: Medium
1310-1312: Site known as the Donigan Block. Structures built
between 1920-1930s. Stylistic Influence — Mission/Spanish.
Structure is a 2—story stucco commercial building with windows and
altered doors. Structure has 8—south facing bays, slab foundation,
load—bearing masonry structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel
roof, clay tile parapet. This block os one of the best preserved
historic commercial blocks on Agnes and Laredo Street.
Consultant: High
1602: Site of Delgado's Tire & Welding Shop. Structure was built
between 1910-1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a
1—story stucco commercial building with alterations to the windows
and doors. 2—south facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing
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masonry structural system, steeply pitched hip composition shingle roof;
service bay wooden canopy and upheld by rectangular stuccoed columns.
Consultant: Medium
Commission: High
1612: Site Las Perlitas Bar. Structure was built in the 1920s.
Stylistic Influence — Commercial. Structure is a 1-1/2 story brick
and stucco commercial building with alterations to the windows and
doors.
Consultant: Medium
Consultant: High
1624: Site of the Galvan Ballroom. Structure was built c. 1948.
Stylistic Influence — Art Modern. Structure is a 2—story brick
commercial building with altered windows; 5—south facing bays, slab
foundation, load—bearing structural system, flat built—up tar and
gravel roof, an brick parapet. Structure was built by Rafael Galvan
(1887-1966), who was in the grocery and fishing business. Ballroom
was known as a major entertainment center. Mr. Galvan served on
City Police Department (1915-1935) and was the first Hispanic officer.
Consultant: Medium
Commission: High
ALAMEDA. S.
505: Structure was built in the 1930s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story residence with alterations to the
porch and windows, 3—east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on
concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, pyramidal
composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends.
Consultant: Low
611: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed residence with 3—east
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facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood
frame structural system, pyramidal composition shingle roof,
extended box eaves, and fascia board.
Consultant: Medium
801: Site of 2—story framed apartments with alterations to the porch
and windows. Structure built between 1920-1930s. Structure has 2
garages on the first floor, 2—east facing bays, pier and beam
foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, and
front gabled composition roof.
Consultant: Low
821-825: Complex of 8 units in four 1—story duplexes with
alterations to the porches, windows, and doors. Structure was built
post 1945.
Consultant: Low
1005: Structure is a 1—story framed residence with alterations to the
porch, 3—east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood
frame structural system, and front gable composition shingle roof
with exposed rafter ends. Structure was built between 1910-1920s.
Consultant: Medium
1015: Structure is a 1-1/2 story framed residence with 3—east
facing bays, pier and beam foundation on brick piers, wood frame
structural system, side gable wood shingle roof with extended box
eaves, fascia board and hipped dormers; interior brick chimney on
ridge.
Consultant: Medium
Commission: High
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1101: Site of Alameda Oaks Nursing Center (formerly Furman
Elementary School). Structure was built in 1912 and renovated in
1986. Stylistic Influence — Classical Revival. Structure is a 1-1/2
story brick building with several additions radiating from the central
building. Alterations have been made to the windows and doors. The
original building has 4—east facing bays, slab foundation, concrete
watertable, load—bearing masonry structural system, flat built—up tar
and gravel roof, basket weave coping, and string course with dropping
pendants above windows. Building has been significantly renovated
and expanded as a nursing home/care center. Nursing center is an
important source of employment, traffic, and medical services in the
neighborhood. Edward Furman School was built in 1912 and served
until 1975.
Consultant: Low
1108: Structure built between 1910-1920s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow with Queen Anne influence. Structure is a 1-1/2 story
framed residence with alterations to the roof, 3—west facing bays,
pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural
system, hip with gables composition shingle roof, extended box eaves,
interior brick chimney on ridge.
Consultant: Medium
Commission: Low
1110: Structure is a 2—story stucco residence with alterations to the
windows and additions with 3—west facing bays, pier and beam
foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, hip with gables
composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends; interior brick chimney
on ridge.
Consultant: Low
1220: Site of the National Association of Letter Carriers (formerly the
Old Seventh Day Adventist Church). Structure built in the 1920s.
Stylistic Influence — Romanesque Revival. Structure is a 2—story
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brick church with 3—west facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing
masonry structural system, front gable composition shingle roof with
decorative bargeboard. 1931 Sanborn Map shows Seventh Day
Adventist Church, which replaced Primative Baptist Church.
Consultant: High
1205: Structure was built in 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow.
Structure is a 1—story framed residence with synthetic siding,
alterations to the siding and porch and auxiliary shed with 2—east
facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood
frame structural system, hip with gables roll roofing. 1931 Sanborn
Map shows 1—story framed dwelling with shingle roof, inset partial
width porch, and 1—story framed garage.
Consultant: Low
1210: Structure was built between 1900-1920s. Stylistic Influence —
Queen Anne with Victorian influence. Structure is a 1-1/2 story
framed residence with alterations to the windows and addition at rear
with 3—west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete block,
wood frame structural system, steeply pitched hip roof with
composition shingles, extended box eaves, fascia board, and hipped
dormers; interior corbelled chimney on the ridge.
Consultant: High
1230: Structure was built between 1910-1920s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed residence with 2—west
facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood
frame structural system, front gable composition shingle roof with
exposed rafter ends and triangular knee braces.
Consultant: Medium
Commission: Low
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BROWNLEE. SOUTH:
301: Site of Hebrew Rest Cemetery. Stylistic Influence — none.
Layout is rectangular with all graves oriented to the east, both family
and individual plots, upright monuments, 1 double crypt, concrete
and granite curbing, and paving sidewalks. Surrounded by plastered
stone wall on Brownlee or east the side, wood plank privacy fence on
the south and one—half of the west side, and a chainlink fence on
one—half of the west and north sides. The cemetery received a Texas
Historical Marker in 1981 and it was founded to serve Jewish settlers,
fifty—five years prior to formal organization of the Jewish
congregation in the area.
Consultant: High
304: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence none.
Structure is a 1-1/2 story commercial building with alterations to
the windows; it has 3—west facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing
masonry structural system, flat built—up tar and gravel roof with tile
coping.
Consultant: Medium
402-406: No written comments available.
410: Structure built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Bungalow.
Structure is a 1—story framed board and batten residence with 2—
west facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, steeply
pitched hip composition single roof with exposed rafter ends. Integral
partial width porch with classical columns and wood floor; windows
are 1/1 wood double hung with decorative screens; 2 single wood
doors at 90 degree angle.
Consultant: Medium
BUFORD:
516-518: Structures were built between 1920-1930s. Stylistic
Influence — Craftsman with International influence. Structures are
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2—story brick apartments with 7—south facing bays, pier and beam
foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, flat built—up tar
and gravel roof with brick parapet.
Consultant: High
914: Structure was built between 1930-1940s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story residence with synthetic siding and
2—story garage/apartment; 3—south facing bays, pier and beam
foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, and cross gable
composition shingle roof with box eaves.
Consultant: Low
1111: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow. Structure is a 2—story wood frame apartments with
alterations to the porch, windows, doors, and additions with 3—north
facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame
structural system, low—pitched hip composition shingle roof with box
eaves and exposed rafter ends.
Consultant: Low
COLEMAN STREET:
416-420: Stylistic Influence — Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story
framed triplex with alterations to the porch with 3—south facing bays,
pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural
system, pyramidal composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends.
Consultant: Medium
1701: Structure was built between 1920-1930s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed grocery/residence with
additions, it has 1—northeast facing chamfered front bay, pier and
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beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross
gabled composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends.
Consultant: Low
CRAIG STREET:
720: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence —
Bungalow. Structure is a 1—story framed residence with alterations
to the porch and windows; it has 3—south facing bays, pier and beam
foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, side
gabled composition shingle roof with exposed rafter ends, triangular
knee braces, and gabled dormers.
Consultant: Low
1315: Site of the Metropolitan Community Church of Corpus Christi
(formerly the Old Temple Beth El Synagogue). Structure was built in
1937 and the auditorium was added in 1949. Stylistic Influence —
Spanish Colonial Revival. Structure is a 2—story stucco building with
3—story twin towers, addition include educational building, 3—north
facing bays, slab foundation, load—bearing masonry structural system,
front gabled ceramic tile roof with barge boards in gable ends.
Temple Beth El, first Jewish house of worship begin at this site in
1930. Congregation was formally organized on March 7, 1932 with 60
families in attendance. This building was dedicated in 1937.
Consultant: High
1502: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence — Folk
Vernacular Cottage. Structure is one of four similar framed cottages
with 1—story frame, altered porch, and windows, 2—south facing bays,
pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural
system, cross gabled composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends,
and triangular knee braces.
Consultant: Low
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This concluded the slide presentation of the North iforgan Area.
Ms. Tinker informed the Commission that she met with Mary Berry of
the Caller—Times, Editor of the Homes Section in the Sunday
newspaper regarding reprinting articles from the Old House Journal
under the Landmark Commission's byline. Ms. Tinker continued that
after her discussion with Mary, she felt that it was promising and she
recommended that the Commission write a monthly preservation
article under the Commission's byline. She also suggested that the
Texas Historical Commission be contacted regarding the Medallion and
what their reprinting policy is. Ms. Tinker stated that Mary was going
to contact Old House Journal to find out what mechanics would be
involved for reproduction of their articles. Ms. Tinker continued she
wanted to let the Commission know that space is available for any
member who would like to write an article for publication. Ms. Tinker
stated she will contact THC to find out what their policy is on
reprinting and if there is a cost involved. Ms. Tinker continued that
at the minimum, the Medallion in the past, have written articles
containing examples of housing types with short descriptions. Ms.
Tinker added that this approach might be used to launch off the
articles.
Ms. Macon asked for clarification if the editor would be willing to
print the articles if THC approves the Commission using the articles
and Ms. Tinker responded yes.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.
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