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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-10-97 HLC MinutesA meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on March 10, 1997 with the following members present: Chairman Sam Pullig Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Michael O'Rcar Commissioner Tracy Richardson Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Dorcy Watter Commissioners absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Albert Ebow Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Director; and Jill Cole, Recording Secretary Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos Chairman Pullig deferred approval of the February 10, 1997 meeting minutes until the next meeting. REGULAR MEETING 1) DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS Chairman Pullig referenced a newspaper article in the Beaumont Enterprise on February 19, 1997 that mentioned a black history tour of Beaumont in conjunction with February/Black History Month. The article identified several structures in Beaumont, particularly in Charlton Pollard. Chairman Pullig asked the Commission if they had suggestions for possible historic designations. MINUTES Historic Landmark Commission March W, 1997 Commissioner Watler listed several sites for possible historic markers: 1) The White House Dry Goods Store, which was built in 1940. The City of Beaumont has just acquired this property. 2) Phelan Mansion that is now the St. Elizabeth Hospital convent 3) Temple of the Brave 4) Confederate Soldiers Statue at Weiss Park S) Central High School (Old Beaumont High) 6) Fire Station #7, located at McFaddin and First Street 7) The Cokinos House at 947 Hazel 8) Pig Stand #41 on Calder, built in 1943 9) Julie Rogers Theater (Chairman Pullig said there was a marker for old City Hall/City Auditorium) 10) George Millard Statue at Pipkin Park Discussion of plaques, site markers and Tevis Market followed. In response to Chairman Pullig, Commissioner Levy said she would have some information on Hebert House soon. Commissioner O'Rear invited Kathy Weathington to address the Commission. Kathy Weathington of the Convention and Visitors Bureau addressed the Commission. She said that she receives a lot of calls from visitors wanting information on walking tours of Old Town. She presented her idea of walking tours of the Oaks Historic District as a possible project for the Historic Landmark Commission. Discussion of possible ideas for tours continued. Continued discussion of sites to possibly receive historic markers. Chairman Pullig referred to a Frank Lloyd Wright -design house located somewhere around 19th - 21st Streets and Longfellow and it possibly having a marker placed there. Commissioner Cathy Belt also had some suggestions for possible historic markers: 1) Also mentioned the Cokinos House at 947 Hazel. It is Queen Anne style and dates back to the early 1900's. 2 MINUTES Hisloric Landmark Commission March 10. 1997 2) The home at 2205 North, owned by Mark McDonald. It is a Colonial Revival style built about 1925 and contains approximately 4,000 sq. ft. The home was owned by G. T. Adams, President of S and L Adams Company. Chairman Pullig said he had talked to Chris Quinn, who owns the house at Eighth and Long. W. Quinn is interested in receiving a historic marker for his home. Discussion between Commissioners regarding Victoria and Orange Street area. Chairman Pullig told the Commission that Mayor Moore had suggested that he and Stephen Richardson try to get a feel for possible community participation for the Spindletop 2001 celebration. Discussion between Chairman Pullig and Kathy Weathington on conventions in Beaumont followed. Discussion of moving Spindletop to the west end of downtown area in conjunction with the Spindletop Celebration followed. Chairman Pullig said that they need to identify businesses that have been in business for 100 years. 2) REVOLVING LOAN FUND Chairman Pullig reviewed the Historic Preservation Loan Fund Status Report. 3) CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Pullig asked that the housesfbusinesses for possible historic designation be highlighted in the minutes. Councilman Cokinos suggested that the site of the old Crosby House at Laurel and Orleans receive a historical marker. Commissioner Broussard informed the Commission of the celebration that Texas City is having during the first two weeks in April to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the big explosion. Chairman Pullig suggested that the next outing of the Commission be to Spindletop. MINUTES Historic LAndmark Commission March 10, 1997 OTHER BUSINESS With no further business, Chairman Pullig adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.