By Eric Curl
Nov. 21, 2020 – Not all old buildings are considered historic – or more specifically a “contributing” historic structure. For instance, the building at 108 East Victory Drive, which was constructed between 1930 and 1940, may be “historic” in the sense it has been around for more than half a century. However, the structure is considered a non-contributing resource in the Thomas Square-Streetcar National Register Historic District.
The distinction is explained in a staff report to the Historic Preservation Commission, which supports the owner’s demolition request. The building was designed to look like an older neoclassical building and has been determined to not contribute to the district, the staff report states. In addition, staff reported that the period of significance for the Streetcar historic district is from 1799-1935 and that the 1930-40 recreation of a neoclassical brick building, through the use of a brick veneer, is not a common trait from this period of significance.
The staff approved demolition is part of the commission’s agenda for the Nov. 23 meeting.
Jan. 8, 2021 update: The building has been demolished.
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