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Commission recommends historic zoning for 1712 Rio Grande; owner pledges restoration and nonprofit use
Summary
The Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously recommended adding historic landmark combining district zoning to 1712 Rio Grande Street, a rare American Four Square-style house in Austin. The owner said the plan is to restore the house and use the basement for residences with nonprofit and office uses above.
The Historic Landmarks Commission voted unanimously Sept. 3 to recommend historic landmark combining district zoning for the Margaret Badger and M.H. Reed House at 1712 Rio Grande Street.
Staff presented the nomination and said the 1907-era house is a rare Austin example of the American Four Square variant of the Prairie School, with significant architectural character and associations to local…
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