HomeMy WebLinkAbout128-01RESOLUTION NO. 128-2001
PLACING THE SHUEY-PODVA HOUSE LOCATED AT
100 SCHOOL STREET ON THE TOWN'S SURVEY OF
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES
(APN: 208-025-001)
WHEREAS, A. L. & Cecile Bradley Podva Trust is the registered owner of the subject property
located at 100 School Street; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code (Historic Preservation) establishes
standards for review of heritage resources; and
WHEREAS, the Danville Heritage Resource Commission recommended placement of 100
School Street on the Town's Survey of Historically Significant Resources at a publicly noticed
meeting on October 8, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the history of the building is as follows:
The site is shown as Lot 1 and 2, Block 5 in the first subdivision plat Map of Danville
recorded by John Hartz in 1891.
Research indicates that the two-story residence was the first structure to be built on the
site, in the late 1890's.
The architectural style of the residence is Italianate which is characterized by the use of
clapboard siding and elaborate architectural detailing, such as turned spindles and porch
supports, gable sunburst, fish scales, roof dentals, ornamental brackets, tall narrow
windows and a bay window at the comer.
The historic name for the site is the Shuey-Podva House.
The existing residence was built for the Shuey Family, who were the owners of the Shuey
Dairy Company in Berkeley. Other families that lived there were the Wells, Williams,
Alfred Podva, James Close, Mildred and Pete Lynch, Watsons and Bill Tarpley. Mr
Tarpley sold the house in 1938 to La May and Cecile Bradley Podva who moved into the
residence in 1940 with their two children Marilyn and David.
It appears that a modification/addition was made to the rear of the residence and an
outside staircase was added along the west elevation.
La May and Cecile Bradley Podva have remained in the residence until recently when it
was vacated; and
WHEREAS, the A. L. & Cecile Bradley Podva Trust, as the property owner, and Terry Doyle, as
their legal representative, were notified of this meeting; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council places 100 School Street on the Town's Survey of
Historically Significant Resources based on the following findings and Historic Preservation
Ordinance criteria:
The existing structure on the site is over 50 years old and was built in the late 1890s.
The structure has retained its historic integrity and has been well maintained. Although
the building has had some minor modifications made over time, the original historic
architectural detailing and materials have been retained and the changes are reversible.
Criteria a: The building's Italianate style of architecture is representative of the time
period in which it was built and is the only remaining historic two story Italianate
residential building in downtown Danville.
Criteria b: It represents an important use to the community that was once common but is
now rare since there are few residential styled buildings in downtown commercial
districts.
Criteria g: The structure contains elaborate architectural detailing and craftsmanship as
seen on the turned spindles and porch supports, gable sunburst, fish scales, roof dentals,
ornamental brackets, tall narrow windows and a bay window at the corner.
Criteria h: The structure is located in a prominent location in downtown Danville along
the main street and has become an established visual feature of the community.
Criteria i: The site is Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5 of the Plat Map of Danville which was
recorded by John Hartz in 1891, and was Danville's first subdivision that has evolved
over time to become the Town's downtown core.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on November 20, 2001 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Greenberg
Doyle, Waldo, Arnerich, Shimansky
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY ~)
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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