Brewster-Dutra House
Also known as: Moye House
Why it's listed
Built around 1890 on two lots at 1803 Vine Street, this two-story redwood-frame house is a Queen Anne residence in the original residential area of Paso Robles. An octagonal corner turret dominates the design, along with a high roofline that combines hipped roofs and projecting gables. Channel rustic siding covers the lower floor, while patterned shingles, sunbursts and incised trim decorate the upper story and porch. Inside are a library with a built-in redwood desk, sliding paneled doors, stained glass, an original marble sink and several fireplaces. G.W. Brewster, a ranch foreman, and his wife Mary built it within a few years of the city's founding in 1886. The family lost the house to foreclosure in 1905, and Mrs. Brewster redeemed it the next year. Later owners made few alterations until a major rehabilitation began in 1975. The house was listed as one of the oldest and finest surviving examples of late nineteenth-century architecture in Paso Robles.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the oldest and finest surviving residences in Paso Robles and an outstanding local example of late Queen Anne architecture. It has an asymmetrical composition, a corner octagonal tower and varied ornamental patterns and textures. It was built in the original residential section within a few years of the city's founding in 1886. It is also cited in a guide to Southern California architecture.
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 82000989, listed October 29, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1803 Vine St., Paso Robles |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Listed | October 29, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82000989 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 (specific date ca. 1890) |
| Architectural style | Late Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence in good condition; restored and rehabilitated beginning in 1975, with tours offered by appointment. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 35.63293, -120.69463 (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 82000989.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q133521858
- This listing as JSON
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