Up for Demolition

This house at the corner of 5th and Pine Streets was recently purchased by a new owner and that owner went before HARC Oct. 27 for approval to demolish the house. HARC faces a tough decision on this one - the house has historical significance because its original owner was the bookkeeper for the Griffith Lumber Company, which built many of Georgetown's historic homes. But the house was remodeled extensively by a previous owner, who apparently added a second story to raise parakeets! The new owner hopes to build a new craftsman-style house in its place.

Being Remodeled

This 1920 house at the corner of Myrtle and 5th Streets has new owners and they are planning some extensive changes to it, including a new addition on the north side, and a wrap-around porch on the west and south sides.

Slated for demolition

An Austin couple has purchased this property at 401 E. 7th St. as well as the adjacent vacant lot at the corner of Elm and 7th Streets. They plan to demolish this house and use both lots to build a new house. HARC approved demolition of this non-historic house at its July 28 meeting.

Coming Soon

Some lucky person was able to obtain this lot at the corner of Walnut and 4th Streets to build a new house in Old Town. Let's hope they build something that fits into Old Town!

Adding On

From my back yard I can see the new addition to this house at the corner of 9th and Ash Streets going up.

Future office space?

After several years of unsuccessfully trying to sell this house at 409 E. University Ave., the owners petitioned the city to change it from residential to office. However, after the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 against the rezoning at its June 7 meeting, the owners have indefinitely "pulled" the zoning change request.

Restoration Project

It looks like someone has taken on the challenge of restoring this house at the south end of Olive Street.