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Historic Landmark Commission designates Calhoun House in Rogers Washington Holy Cross
Summary
The Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously Oct. 1 to designate 2401 Givens Avenue — the Calhoun House — as a City of Austin historic landmark, citing architectural and community significance tied to educators TC and Thelma Calhoun.
The Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously Oct. 1 to designate the Calhoun House at 2401 Givens Avenue as a City of Austin historic landmark.
The designation recognizes the midcentury ranch-style house’s architectural character and its community value through long association with educators TC and Thelma Calhoun, who were local civic leaders in East Austin. The commission applied the city’s landmark criteria for architecture, community value and historical associations when making its decision.
Staff told the commission the property exemplifies the California ranch style with a low, long street-facing elevation, attached garage and interior features such as vaulted ceilings and…
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