Historic Overlay District for the Richard and Grace Allen House Case Z001-150/11368-C(TA)

Location, Zoning and Land Uses 2603 Fairmount Street Southwest corner of Fairmount and Mahon Property presently zoned PD no. 9-D Surrounding land uses include commercial, office, art galleries, hotel and restaurant

Historic Significance Built in 1889, it was originally the residence of Dr. R.W. Allen, a prominent early Dallas physician, and his wife Grace Allen, a leader in social and literary circles of Dallas

Historic Significance The Allen House is the best example of high style Queen Anne residential architecture in the City of Dallas The building retains important original features, including original stained glass windows, stylistic shingling, and porches

Criteria for Eligibility Meets six out of the ten criteria for eligibility History, Heritage and Culture Significant Persons Architecture Unique Visual Feature National and State Recognition Historic Education

Recommendations Staff recommends approval Landmark Commission recommended approval on October 6, 1998