Board approves historic marker for 1899 Howell Street house

The board unanimously approved an application for a historic marker for a house built in 1899 at 101013 Howell Street after staff presented a summary of the property's architectural features and history. Staff said the house is a high-priority resource, noting fish-scale shingles, carved wood porch posts and two-over-two windows, and a history of notable occupants including local lumbermen, attorneys and preservationists.

"The house itself was constructed in 1899 ... it is a high priority rating," staff presenter Reyna told the board, adding that the application met marker eligibility requirements and staff recommended approval. Board members expressed admiration for the rehabilitation work on the property's front porch and then moved to approve the marker application; the motion carried unanimously.

Staff cited Sanborn map evidence and a chain of ownership that includes James Meredith Wilcox (builder in 1899), later owners and civic figures; the board approved the marker and will instruct staff to finalize the marker text and fabrication details.