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2013 Annual Report to City CouncilJune 10, 2014

Landmark Preservation Commission

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On the front cover (clockwise from top left): Marrow Bone Spring | Sign from Candlelite Inn, 1202 E. Division Street | Toll booth from the Turnpike, now Interstate 30 (ca. 1956) | Arlington Downs grandstand (date unknown) | Interurban Wait Station, reconstructed on the Fielder House property, 1616 W. Abram Street | Cornerstone from Arlington High School ca. 1922, located at W. Abram Street and N. Cooper Street (now UT Arlington property) | Vandergriff Buick sign (date unknown) | Entrance to Seven Seas theme park (ca. 1972).

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Message from the Chair 5

Accomplishments 6

2014 Work Plan 7

Priority Historic Resources 8

Landmark Arlington - Local Marker Program 12

State Historical Markers 14

Movies and Television in Arlington 15

Announcements During the Year 15

Certificates of Demolition 16

Dangerous Structures 16

South Center Street Historical District andUniversity of Texas at Arlington

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Grant Funding 18

Table Of COnTenTs

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“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future”

- William Murtagh, first keeper of the National Register of Historic Places

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The Landmark Preservation Commission is pleased to present our 2013 annual report to the Mayor and City Council. Our nine dedicated commissioners worked diligently to preserve our city’s historic landmarks and educate our citizens about the significance of these sites.

The past year has been productive in conducting our required preservation functions. We have also continued to expand our “Landmark Arlington” marker initiative, which was started several years ago at the request of City Council to aid in the education of citizens and visitors of the historic sites in the city.

Arlington has a limited number of historic sites due to extensive expansion and redevelopment of our city over the past 20 years. We also have a dwindling number of citizens who are personally motivated to preserve our history so the Landmark Preservation Commission is actively working to build relationships with owners of historic sites and structures so these sites can be recognized and preserved.

Based on the actions of other communities in Texas and around the nation, we believe it is in the City’s best interest to offer incentives to help save and restore historic locations and structures. The Commission has been developing new ordinance language which offers property owners preservation incentives based on best practices of other successful programs throughout the state. We plan to present this proposal to City Council for consideration during 2014. Hopefully, we can put a new preservation program in place for the next fiscal year to encourage our citizens to invest in and save more of our historic culture.

Thank you for giving our Commissioners the opportunity to serve Arlington by helping preserve our diminishing stock of historic locations and structures.

Landmark Preservation CommissionRon Reber, Chair

a Message frOM The Chair

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Certified Local Government ReportingAs a member of the Certified Local Government program, annual reports must be provided to the Texas Historical Commission and National Park Service. Reporting was completed to both organizations in January 2013.

CommissionersDuring 2013, the following citizens served as members of the Landmark Preservation Commission.

Place 1 Roger Wehr (appointed 07/01/12)

Place 2 Jacob Sumpter (appointed 07/01/10)

Place 3 Alvin Warren (through 06/30/13)Cynthia Toodle (appointed 07/01/13)

Place 4 Sue S. DeShong (appointed 08/02/11)

Place 5 Kristina Rumans (appointed 08/16/11)

Place 6 Ron Reber, Chair (appointed 04/07/09)

Place 7 Amy Cearnal (appointed 07/01/10)

Place 8 Sharon Holman (through 06/30/12)Sherry Whitley (appointed 07/01/13)

Place 9 Ghada Homoud (through 06/30/12)Valle Caldwell (appointed 07/01/13)

City Staff LiaisonsClayton Husband, Principal Planner, provided staff support as the Historic Preservation Officer.

Dell Smith Wood, Grants Secretary, provided support as the secretary to the Commission.

Media CoverageThe following were from the 2013 edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

• “Permit issued for razing historic home” (2/28) - the Eastern Star Home property on East Division Street

• “UTA may expand its land” (3/26) - proposed house bill would allow UTA to expand boundaries into the South Center Street Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• “Arlington interested in luring Cowboys practice facility” (5/22) - references made to Eastern Star Home property on East Division Street

• “Arlington Council Briefs” (6/5) - notes Landmark Preservation Commission annual report to City Council

• “Fielder House, iconic eatery to get markers” (7/3) - story about local landmark designation for Fielder House and Arlington Steak House

• “Backers of WWII memorial aim to keep it downtown” (7/10) - Preservation and veterans groups rally to keep memorial at central library

• “2 companies buy struggling Vandergriff Town Center” (7/16)

• “Historic Arlington school site sold to Green Oaks School” (7/22) - purchase of the historic Booker T. Washington School at 500 Houston Street

• “Celebrating 100 years of road of many names” (8/2) - Texas Historical Commission public meetings about the Bankhead Highway (Division Street)

• “Arlington Baptist College embraces its notorious past” (9/2) - former Top O’ Hill Terrace and casino

aCCOMplishMenTs

Landmark Preservation Commission - November 2013

The Col. Neal Kearby memorial at the Central Library.

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The Work Plan outlined below provides a description of the major items the Landmark Preservation Commission proposes to address in 2014. Some of the items come from the Preservation Plan adopted in 2010; other items are continued from the previous year’s program. They are intended to implement the City Council priority of “Chamption Great Neighborhoods”, as well as sustaining core services related to culture, recreation, and eduction.

Incentives. Finalize and propose an incentive program for consideration by the City Council. Such a program would help lay the foundation for and sustain a program that promotes quality preservation in the community. Areas of study include tax incentives for historic properties.

LP Overlay. Evaluate the existing Landmark Preservation Overlay zoning district. Study opportunities for including additional properties, buildings, and historic sites, as well as coordinating with potential incentives. Recommend appropriate changes to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Local Marker Program. Continue to market and implement the local marker program. Install subject markers for the two National Register historic districts and Arlington Downs watering trough. Nominate additional properties as Arlington landmarks.

Tourism. Study the possibility of a walking tour of local landmarks and a smartphone application dedicated to Arlington’s history.

Training. Continue to seek opportunities for training related to preservation. Provide refresher course on ethics and open meetings.

Commission. As positions become available, actively recruit LPC members with general preservation experience and knowledge. Improve communications with the City in order to assist the LPC in effectively fulfilling its role.

Outreach. Increase awareness of Arlington landmark preservation efforts with local, state, and national preservation organizations. Continue to update the Landmark Preservation Commission pages on the City’s website.

Priority Historic Resources. Continue to monitor critical historic resources in Arlington. Conduct special outreach to owners of all properties rated as “high priority” in the Historic Resources Survey and encourage them to apply for designation as an Arlington landmark.

Staff support. Keep Commissioners informed about community preservation events and initiatives. Follow through on recommended staff functions from the 2013 Annual Report, including:

• Assist with case reports for demolition permits that are referred to the Commission by the Community Devel-opment and Planning Department.

• Review applicable zoning cases for their potential effect on historic properties and forward their findings to the Commission.

• Prepare annual Certified Local Government and other grant applications on behalf of the Commission.

• Coordinate training opportunities for the Commission and staff, including training at Texas Historical Commis-sion-approved events.

• Network and coordinate with the private sector, the community, and other City departments on preservation issues and efforts.

• Coordinate with the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau in promoting preservation and heritage tourism in Arlington.

2014 WOrk plan

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On April 11, 1924, construction began on the Eastern Star Home with the Ritualistic Ceremony of laying of the cornerstone. The home was intended for aged and infirmed members of the Eastern Star in Texas. When the home opened in 1925, there were rooms for 39 women.

In 1931, two new wings were added, including a new kitchen and enlarged dining room. The solid concrete and brick structure was completed at an estimated cost of $212,000. By 1954, the hospital unit was complete, and 91 women resided in the Eastern Star Home. After a new East Wing was added in 1966, no additional construction occurred.

In 2005, the organization sold the home and surrounding 28.5 acres to One Prime L.P., which had plans to incorporate the building into a mixed-use development of offices, retail shops, hotels, and residences. In anticipation of this development, a demolition permit was granted in September 2007 that allowed the extended wings of the building to be removed. However, the plans did not materialize, and the property was sold again in 2007.

The last ownership group, South of the Stadium LLC, went into bankruptcy in 2010. The property reverted to the lien holder, Providence Bank, located in Missouri. In April 2012, the bank took possession of the property and contracted with Jones Lang LaSalle Realtors in Dallas to sell the property. On July 25, 2012, a demolition permit application was submitted for the remaining building. The Commission extended the automatic stay on issuing the permit to allow time

to consider alternatives to demolition. After two additional hearings, the City Council extended the stay through December 22, 2012, the extent allowed by City codes.

The Commission reached out to several preservation groups around the country seeking potential buyers for the property. Ultimately, no buyer could be found.

Demolition of the building occurred on April 13, 2013, almost 89 years to the day construction began on the site. The cornerstones of the building and a time capsule were salvaged from the property. It is hoped that these items will be preserved as a small reminder of the grand stature of the Eastern Star Home in Arlington.

priOriTY hisTOriC resOUrCesEastern Star Home

Eastern Star Home in mid-1960s, showing the full extent of the building construction.

The main building in August 2012, showing deterioration and damage from the demolition of the wings. The main building of the Eastern Star Home was placed on the Most Endangered List by Preservation Texas, Inc. in 2006.

Demolition of the Eastern Star Home on April 13, 2013.

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Items salvaged from the eastern star home

The cornerstone marker on the southeast corner of the main building. The two cornerstones after removal from the building.

A portion of the iron support from the gate over the entrance drive off East Division Street. Most of the gate was destroyed during the demolition.

The time capsule from the cornerstone. The box appears to be constructed of copper. The Commission is making arrangements to open the capsule in 2014.

Bricks and a slate roof tile from the main building.

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Bird’s Fort

The LPC continues to build its relationship with the owners of the property with the hope that they will either develop the property as a historic park or sell the property to an entity that will maintain its integrity as a historically significant site. Currently, the owners have no intention of selling or donating the property, and it has been owned by their family for more than 110 years. They are very aware of its historical significance and want to maintain the site in its current condition as long as practical, given the development and activity surrounding their property.

The Bird’s Fort area on the Trinity River is the site of one of the earliest exploration by settlers, the Sloan-Journey Expedition, and is the earliest settlement in Tarrant County. Captain Jonathan Bird established Bird’s Fort in 1841, about a mile east of North Collins Street. Its life was short and no evidence of the fort remains, but it was the site of the 1843 execution of “A Treaty of Peace and Friendship” between several Indian tribes and the Republic of Texas. The treaty was later ratified by Republic President Sam Houston.

Fielder House

As the centennial anniversary of the Fielder House approaches in 2014, the Commission has added the building to the list of priority historic resources. Located at 1616 West Abram Street, the Fielder House was built in 1914 by prominent banker James Park Fielder, Sr. (d. 1948) and wife, Mattie (Barnes) (d. 1950). Fielder was an Arlington commissioner and served on the board of Grubbs Vocational College, now UT Arlington.

The house was erected using steel lathing and other techniques considered innovative at the time. The two-story brick Prairie style structure had a large basement to provide storage space for the fruits and vegetables grown on the 215-acre site surrounded by live oaks, orchards, and gardens.

Known as “The Home on the Hill,” the Fielder residence was a popular gathering place and a landmark for citizens of Arlington. Today it is the home of the Fielder Museum, the Arlington Historical Society, and the Arlington Preservation Foundation.

The nearly 100-year old structure shows signs of deterioration. Approximately $280,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding was allocated in 2012 to assist with improving the structural integrity and exterior of the structure, including repairs to water damaged areas, rotting wood, and cracking of the exterior veneer.

The building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1979).

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Arlington cemeteries

The Commission continues its development of an extensive inventory of local cemeteries, their locations, their historical significance, and a list of historical individuals who are buried there. Selected cemeteries are reviewed at each monthly meeting so that Commissioners can enhance their knowledge of the history of Arlington. The potential exists for many of the cemeteries to be designated as Texas Historic Cemeteries. The cemeteries described in this section were reviewed during 2013.

Arlington CemeteryFormer LPC chairperson Dorothy Rencurrel reported on a Boy Scout project to record over 2,000 graves at Arlington Cemetery on Mary Street. The information catalogued included the condition of the site, a description of the grave, and the wording on each tombstone. Photos of each site were also taken. The information will be shared with the Texas Historical Commission and Tarrant County Historical Commission, and will be used for an application to designate the site as a historic cemetery.

Handley CemeteryThis burial ground originally served the pioneer settlers of the Handley Community, which developed here soon after the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line to the area in 1876. The earliest marked grave is that of Jane E. Thomas (1832-1878) A church building constructed on adjacent land in 1882 was located here for 28 years. Several early residents buried at this site were later reinterred in the nearby Rose Hill Cemetery, including civil war veteran Maj. James M. Handley (d. 1906) for whom the town was named. The last burial took place in 1967.

Handley Cemetery is located on Spur 303 and is bordered on three sides by the Handley Generating Station owned by Exelon Power. About 12 graves on the site are marked with field stones that cannot be read. While the cemetery is not located in the Arlington city limits, Handley was settled at the same time as Arlington, and the communities were connected by the same railroad line.

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arlingTOn landMarks - lOCal Marker prOgraM

Fielder House (1616 West Abram Street). The Fielder House, located at the corner of Fielder and Abram streets, was built for prominent banker James Park Fielder, Sr. and wife, Mattie as their private residence in 1914. This home was originally built on a 215-acre site surrounded by live oaks, orchards and gardens.

Fielder was an Arlington Commissioner and Mayor from February 11, 1909, to April 8, 1909, and also served on the original board of the present UT Arlington. Since April 20, 1980, it has been the home of the Fielder Museum, the Arlington Historical Society and the Arlington Preservation Foundation.

The local marker program, established in 2009, continues to grow. Since its creation, 13 sites and 2 historic districts have been designated as Arlington landmarks. Two additional sites were approved in 2013 (see below). The program recognizes buildings, sites, and areas that have historical, architectural, or cultural significance to Arlington. Funding for the program has come from several grants from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation.

Arlington Steak House (1724 West Division Street). The Arlington Steak House is the oldest continuinally-operating restaurant in the city.

Built in 1931, it was originally called Triangle Inn. During the active days of the Top O’ Hill Terrace, gamblers would frequent the restaurant. Anecdotes abound of liquor being stored in the rest rooms and raids conducted by the liquor control board during the 1940s and 1950s.

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Marker Dedication Ceremony Three local landmarks designated in 2010 were honored with a dedication ceremony held on November 17, 2013. The three landmarks included the Jones Building at 406 West Main Street, the Ramirez Clinic at 314 North Center Street, and Arlington Music Hall at 224 North Center Street.

The ceremony participants included members of the City Council, Landmark Preservation Commission, and representatives of each site. Boy Scout Troop 68 presented the colors, with Dr. David Mosser of First United Methodist Church officiating the invocation and benediction. A reception celebrating the event was held at the Thannisch-Vandergriff building.

Jones Building406 West Main Street

Ramirez Clinic314 North Center Street

Arlington Music Hall224 North Center Street

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sTaTe hisTOriCal Markers

Jesse Chisholm and the Chisholm Trail. Steve Myers, a member of the Tarrant County Historical Commission, spoke to the LPC on March 14 about the possible move of a state historical marker to River Legacy Park.

The Chisholm Trail marker is currently located in Fort Worth near the intersection of FAA Boulevard and the SH360 frontage road. The old marker has suffered damage over the years, and its location is inconvenient and unsafe for viewing.

Staff from the Community Development and Planning and Parks and Recreation departments met to discuss proposal, and agreed that a move to the park would be acceptable. There are two existing state markers in the park, and there is room for the Chisholm Trail marker in that area.

The Tarrant County Historical Commission approved the relocation on March 27, and it will be moved at a later date. The marker has since been restored.

Bankhead Highway. The Bankhead Highway was one of the nation’s first transcontinental highways, connecting Washington, D.C. and San Diego. The Arlington part of the road, which generally followed what is now Division Street, opened in November 1922. A Texas historical marker commemorating the highway was erected in 2013.

The dedication of the marker for the Bankhead Highway was held on Sunday, June 23. It was followed by a barbecue at Knapp Heritage Park.

Located at the southwest corner of Center Street and Division Street, the marker tells the story of the highway’s role in Arlington’s future by connecting it to Fort Worth, Dallas, and the rest of the United States.

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annOUnCeMenTs and evenTs dUring 2013• The Arlington Garden Club hosted a garden party at the

historic Fielder House on Sunday, April 7, celebrating their 87th anniversary.

• The Candlelite Inn on East Division Street is undergoing substantial renovations. The building was moved to the site from Denton in 1957. While the building has no historic value, it is a cultural icon in Arlington.

• A training workshop for Cold War Oral History was held on August 24 in Lawn, Texas, just south of Abilene.

• Applications were made on behalf of two cemeteries for designation as Historical Texas Cemeteries. This included J. D. Hollis cemetery, located in the 1800 block of Nora Drive in Pantego, and Hawkins Cemetery, located at 5211 El Rancho Drive in Arlington.

• Commissioners Toodle and Whitley attended a Bankhead Highway workshop in Dallas on September 10. Hosted by the Texas Historical Commission, the meeting is part of a two-year study of transportation, housing, automobiles, motels, traffic signs, and bridges across Texas.

• On September 19, the Central Library in downtown hosted a seminar on Texas’ role in the Civil War.

• The annual Front Street Festival was held on September 28 at Knapp Heritage Park.

• The Tarrant County Historical Commission hosted a summit in Euless on October 23. The Commission also sponsored a workshop on oral histories, which was held on November 2 at Tarrant County Plaza.

Over the course of the year, Commissioner Wehr reported on his readings about the Texas Film Friendly Program. This program, run by the Texas Film Commission, provides training and guidance to communities on how they can effectively work with on-location filming and market their resources to film, television, commercial, and still photo projects. Communities can become certified through the program. Historic or period sites and structures in Arlington could be an asset for their possible use in film and television programs.

As part of the research, the films and television series listed here were at least partially filmed in Arlington.

MOvies and TelevisiOn in arlingTOn

Title Year NotesLogan’s Run 1976 Scene filmed at Arlington Health Center, a local gym. The building still stands at the southwest

corner of South Collins Street and East Arkansas Lane.The Beasts are on the Street 1978 Partially filmed in eastern Arlington, and at wildlife park in Grand Prairie. The house scenes

used for the movie were shot at the Hutchison-Smith home in the Old Town Historic District.True Stories 1986 Parts of the movie were filmed around Arlington.The Rookie 2002 Many portions of the movie were filmed at The Ballpark in Arlington.Prison Break 2007 Parts of Episode 13 of the television program were filmed on Main Street, which was

transformed into a fictitious town in Panama.The Good Guys 2010 While based in Dallas, portions of the program were filmed in Arlington.Brotherhood 2010 Most of the movie was filmed in Arlington, including many scenes at the historic Thornton

House. Director is a graduate of UT Arlington.

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The Arlington Zoning Ordinance requires LPC review of demolition permit applications for all structures at least 50 years of age, whose age is unknown, or those with historical designations. Commissioners rotate assignments in visiting and researching each property and preparing a report for the Commission. Community Development and Planning staff assist with the site visits and photography.

All of the properties listed in the table were reviewed by the Commission at a public hearing. Date of construction is listed according to Tarrant Appraisal District records. The 2007 Historic Resources Survey is used by City staff and the Commissioners to determine if the property is an historically-contributing structure to Arlington.

The applications for all of the properties listed in the table were approved by the Commission. There were 19 permits reviewed in 2013, compared to eight permits in 2012 and 11 permits in 2011.

In addition to these permits, the Commission also provided comments on the proposed demolition of two buildings at 2005 and 2009 Wynn Terrace. These two structures were moved to the City-owned property at an undetermined date in the past, and were used by local civic organizations. Though advertising the properties as available to any group that would move and renovate them, no responses were received to the public notice. The buildings were subsequently demolished.

CerTifiCaTes Of deMOliTiOn

Address Applic. Date Year Built Age Contributing

801 UTA Boulevard 3/15/13 1940 73 Medium803 UTA Boulevard 3/15/13 1950 63 --1200 W Abram St 3/25/13 1940 73 Low

202 S Davis Dr 3/25/13 1930 83 --819 Magnolia St 4/18/13 1950 63 --816 Benge Dr 4/25/13 1960 53 --4915 SW Green Oaks Blvd 6/3/13 1935 78 Medium900 block Linda Vista Ave 6/18/13 1950 63 --920 S Mesquite St 7/20/13 1962 51 --206 E Mitchell St 7/20/13 1961 52 --908 S Mesquite St 7/20/13 1950 63 --1724 Biggs Terr 7/15/13 1953 60 --7205 New York Ave 7/26/13 1915 98 High111 E First St 8/1/13 1920 93 Medium5104 Eden Rd 10/17/13 1950 63 --403 E First St 10/29/13 1935 78 Low3709 Little Rd 11/12/13 1962 51 --1800 Rocky Canyon Rd 11/26/13 1961 52 --2000 Sammons Davis Ct 11/27/13 1960 53 --

dangerOUs sTrUCTUres

The Dangerous and Substandard Structures (DSS) team investigates dangerous buildings, the conditions of which endanger the life, health, property, or safety of the public. On occasion the Commission must review the cases being worked by the DSS team due to the potential demolition of the structure.

The properties listed here were reviewed and released to the City of Arlington for appropriate action. Commissioners assisted with applications by visiting sites and preparing notes for discussion at meetings. DSS team officers provided case information related to review of dangerous structures.

The Commission turned over both properties listed in the table for appropriate action by the DSS team. There were two cases reviewed in 2013, compared to four cases in 2012 and eight in 2011.

Address LPC Date

1520 Raines St 2/25/13518 Cousins Ln 9/12/13

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3709 Little Road

1200 West Abram Street

1800 Rocky Canyon Road

202 South Davis Drive2000 Sammons Davis Court7205 New York Avenue

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Historic Preservation FundThe City of Arlington’s Historic Preservation Fund was established in 2001 with insurance settlement funds from the historic Cooper House, which was destroyed by fire in 1998. The purpose of the fund is to increase public awareness of the cultural and historic resources found in Arlington, and to strengthen the city’s desirability as a heritage tourism destination. Annual grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations are distributed from the fund’s accrued interest.

The Commission issued a request for proposals for the grant program in March 2013. One proposal was received to enhance the Colonel Kearby World War II memorial at the Central Library. Proposed improvements included additional seating, landscaping, a memorial flag, lighting, and two new informational monuments. As of the end of the year, no action had been taken on the proposal.

Certified Local Government GrantsThe Texas Historical Commission offers Certified Local Government (CLG) grants to provide funding to participating city and county governments to develop and sustain an effective local preservation program critical to preserving local historic resources. These grants can be used for local historic preservation projects, including surveys of historic properties and districts, preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, and other community-based preservation projects. Grants may be used for numerous projects such as preparing preservation plans, writing preservation ordinances, developing educational materials, and training seminars.

The Commission will continue to seek grant funding from the CLG program to advance preservation efforts in Arlington. The City of Arlington is one of only 68 Certified Local Governments in Texas and has been a member since February 24, 1992.

granT fUnding

sOUTh CenTer sTreeT hisTOriC disTriCT & UT arlingTOnIn February 2013, House Bill 1753 was introduced in the Texas Legislature. This bill would authorize the UT System Board of Regents to acquire property for the UT Arlington campus. Generally, the bill would expand the area of property acquisition on the east side of the university campus. The acquisition boundary proposed in the bill included the South Center Street Historic District. Shown in yellow on the map to the right, the district is a group of 14 historic homes in the 400-600 block of South Center Street. The proposed bill raised concerns in the preservation community about the effects it would have on the integrity of the district and the future of the houses. This district is one of Arlington’s best extant examples of an early twentieth century, bungalow-dominated residential neighborhood.

Several local residents, along with some members of the Landmark Preservation Commission and the Heart of Arlington Neighborhood Association, held a meeting with staff from UT Arlington and Representative Diane Patrick’s office to discuss their concerns. In the days following the meeting, the proposed boundary in the bill was adjusted to exclude not only the historic district, but also numerous other potentially historic properties between Border Street and Third Street. The revised bill was approved by the House and Senate, and signed by the governor on June 13, 2013.

All parties involved believed everyone worked effectively as a group to develop a mutually agreeable solution to the issue.

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Photo Credits and Sources

Cover Landmark Preservation Commission files6 Clayton Husband8 Landmark Preservation Commission files | Ron Reber9 Ron Reber | Clayton Husband10 Landmark Preservation Commission files | Clayton Husband11 Clayton Husband12 Clayton Husband | Landmark Preservation Commission files13 Ron Reber14 City of Arlington Office of Communications | Dorothy Rencurrel15 Internet Movie Database17 Landmark Preservation Commission files18 Clayton Husband | Arlington Urban Design Center

City of ArlingtonCommunity Development & Planning Department

101 West Abram StreetArlington, Texas 76010