Meux House
Also known as: Dr. Thomas R. Meux
Why it's listed
Dr. Thomas R. Meux, a physician and Confederate Army surgeon who moved to Fresno's Central Valley in 1887, built this Victorian house at 1007 R Street, with construction starting in 1889. Its frame walls combine wood shingles and shiplap siding, and the asymmetrical plan includes a tower with a finial, elaborate chimneys and a porch wrapping three sides to keep out summer heat. Interiors retain stock Victorian millwork, art tile fireplaces, papered walls and gas lighting fixtures. A doctor's office and sun room were added on the west side between 1910 and 1912. The house was listed as the oldest remaining dwelling of consequence in Fresno and the only surviving residence on its old-town street. It was never remodeled or used for anything but a home, and the Meux family lived there continuously for 81 years. A stable with storeroom also survives on the 0.34-acre site.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is the oldest remaining dwelling of consequence in Fresno and survives in nearly original condition. It is also the only surviving residence on its once-prominent street in the old town. It is an excellent example of eclectic Victorian residential architecture on the West Coast, and the Meux family lived there continuously for 81 years.
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 75000427, listed January 13, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1007 R St., Fresno |
|---|---|
| County | Fresno County |
| Listed | January 13, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75000427 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Hans A. Hansen, local building contractor (doctor's office and sun room addition, 1910-1912) |
| Architectural style | Victorian eclectic; Queen Anne with Eastlake elements |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and altered only by the early addition of a doctor's office and sun room; porches, stairs and interior plaster need repair. Owned by the City of Fresno. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 36.73963, -119.78234 (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 75000427.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q115977310
- This listing as JSON
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