HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-11 Euless Historical Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 11 , 1994
Members Present: Bill Byers, Weldon Cannon, Diana Crawford, Geri
Donworth, Betty Fuller, Iva Nail, Robert Nail,
Helen Payton, and Jean Whitener.
Staff Present: David Allen, City of Euless GIS Manager
Julia Wakeley, Park and Leisure Services Manager
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:10 A.M.
I. 1994 PROJECTS - MEMBER REPORTS
A. CALLOWAY CEMETERY - Bill Byers reported that the Boy Scout
group which plans to record the names and dates of those
buried at Calloway Cemetery must first lay-out the cemetery in
grids. Actual mapping and listing will begin in the next few
weeks.
B. PHOTO COLLECTION - Jean Whitener stated that the committee's
expense for copies of Archival photos duplicated by R.L. Davis
and Associates is $2.00-$2.50.
A notebook of photos available for purchase will be displayed
at the Arbor Daze Historical Committee Booth. Visitors may
order duplicates for $10.00 each. The committee's cost is
$7.50. Duplicates will be delivered to Julia Wakeley's office
where they may be picked-up by those who purchase copies.
Booth hosts/hostesses will record the number of the
purchaser's personal check or the word "cash" for a cash
purchase. Telephone numbers will also be recorded.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. STREET NAME CHANGE - Diana Crawford introduced David Allen,
GIS Manager, who reported that plans to change the name of
West haven Drive (located on the south side of Airport Freeway
near the bowling alley) to (Doc) McGinnis Drive are moving
forward. The short street located on part of the original
McGinnis property has no homes or businesses; therefore, the
actual changes will only require the replacement of two signs.
Diana Crawford will draft a letter requesting the name change.
Subsequent to approval by the Street Naming Committee and the
City Council, Mr. Allen will finalize the plans and supervise
the actual physical arrangements for the completion of the
project. He will also request a proclamation from the city
council. The name change request was initiated by Mr.
Jernigan, a descendent of Doc McGinnis, the turn of the
century owner of the property.
A motion to recommend changing the name of West Haven Drive to
Doc McGinnis Drive because of its historical significance was
made by Betty Fuller and seconded by Jean Whitener. The
motion was passed unanimously by those present.
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B. EULESS MAPS - David Allen displayed copies of 1895 and 1940
maps reflecting the growth of Euless. The maps will be
displayed at the Arbor Daze booth and be retained for our
historical archives. Members were asked to correct any
errors, etc. on the maps prior to publication.
C. ARBOR DAZE:
1. Diana Crawford listed items to be displayed at the
Historical Committee's booth. A plow used at Ten
Oaks (Ed Cromer's farm) , a ten gallon J. Trigg
Grade A raw milk can which was regularly brought to
the Euless Tennessee Dairies Plant for processing,
and a brass candy scale used at Fuller Brothers'
Grocery from the late 1930's to 1949.
2. A drawing for the Gazebo watercolor donated by
Norma Lively will also be sponsored by the
Historical Committee. Tickets will be sold for
$2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 . Each member received 21
tickets. Names and phone numbers of purchasers
will be recorded on the reverse side of one of the
double tickets. The drawing will be held on the
stage between performances. Bill Byers donated a
36"X45" case for paintings to be presented to Mrs.
Lively.
3. Mrs. Crawford circulated a schedule of hours the
booth will be open. Members were requested to
select hours they wished to serve as
host/hostesses.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Members were informed of the April 26th Public Hearing to
consider a request by the owners of the property at the
southeast corner of Main and Highway 10 to demolish the brick
house (formerly adjacent to Fuller Brothers' Grocery Store)
for construction of a church. The house has historical
significance as the first brick home. If funds were
available, the home could possibly be moved to a city owned
location. Members were encouraged to be present at the
hearing to reflect committee support of the preservation of
historical structures in the community.
B. The committee also discussed the mechanics of suspending
summer meetings. Section V of Historical Committee By Laws
mandates monthly meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at 12 : 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by Betty Fuller, Secretary
Historical Preservation Committee
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