Winters House
Why it's listed
Built in 1890 on H Street in Sacramento's mid-town, this three-story Queen Anne-Eastlake house was the showplace of Herman Winters, a German-born grocer who came west during the gold rush. Its redwood balloon frame carries ornate detail: sunburst pediments, a scrollwork frieze, dentil work in the gables, a mansarded front porch and spindle and stick balustrades. Inside, Eastlake influence appears in the fireplace tile and mantel spindles. The house was raised about two feet in 1909 by Winters' widow, Effie, who added a flat beneath, and later became several apartments. Rear additions from the 1950s and interior changes diminished parts of the building, yet the form, materials and workmanship of the main structure remain largely intact. Restoration beginning in 1996 repaired the roof, gutters, chimneys and trim. It is described as one of the largest surviving houses of its type in the city, which is the basis for its recognition for architecture.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an excellent example of Queen Anne-Eastlake architecture under Criterion C. It is one of the largest houses of this type still standing in Sacramento. It retains integrity of design, materials, workmanship and setting, with ornate spindlework, sunburst details and a mansarded porch.
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 98001634, listed January 25, 1999. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2324 and 2326 H St., Sacremento |
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| County | Sacramento County |
| Listed | January 25, 1999 |
| Reference number | 98001634 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1890 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown (the form lists the original owner, Herman Winters, as owner/builder in the narrative) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne - Eastlake |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Multiple dwelling (four flats); restoration work underway in 1996-1999 including a new roof, box gutter and chimney repairs, with rear 1950s additions slated for removal. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 38.57739, -121.47413 (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 98001634.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8026504
- This listing as JSON
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