Hendrick, William T., House
.JPG){kind=link}
Why it's listed
This single-story house with a raised basement stands at 218 Center Avenue in Pacheco, Contra Costa County. William T. Hendrick built it in 1857 as a 20 by 40 foot rectangle with a hipped roof and encircling porch. In the 1890s it was extended to the west, adding a parlor, bedroom, bathroom and a slanted bay window with fishscale shingles in a Queen Anne manner; the interior moldings of the addition are Eastlake in character. Hendrick owned the county's largest flour mill, which stood just south of the house, and the home became a gathering place for people waiting on their flour. Pacheco was the county's hub of activity between 1858 and 1873, but floods, fires and earthquakes led its leaders to leave, and Hendrick sold in 1868. Freeway construction and remodeling have since erased most early buildings, leaving this house as the best surviving link to the old town.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be significant for its association with the development of Pacheco, once a major center of activity in Contra Costa County. It was the home of William T. Hendrick, owner of the county's largest flour mill. It is described as the best surviving tangible link with the old town, most of which has been altered or lost.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83001176, listed September 8, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 218 Center Ave., Pacheco |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Listed | September 8, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001176 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne character in the 1890s addition, with Eastlake interior moldings |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied; present use is given as commercial and private residence. Rehabilitation included a new foundation, wiring, plumbing and roof shingles. |
| Acreage | 0.2 |
| Coordinates | 37.98362, -122.06985 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83001176.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8019075
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.