West Side Historic District
Why it's listed
West Side Historic District covers roughly 69 blocks of houses just west of downtown Corsicana, Texas. Built up between about 1885 and 1945 by individuals and small-scale developers, it mixes large Queen Anne and Classical Revival residences along West 3rd and 4th avenues with modest vernacular houses and many bungalows, including airplane bungalows, Four Squares and Tudor Revival cottages. Three 1920s public schools, a few neighborhood stores, a water tower and red brick streets laid after a 1915 bond issue add to its character. Of 596 properties, 392 contribute to its historic character. The neighborhood reflects Corsicana's growth as a rail-connected trade center whose cotton and oil economy enabled merchants, businessmen and attorneys to build substantial homes here. It is recognized for community development and for its collection of early twentieth-century residential architecture.
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| Period of significance | c.1885-1945 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Craftsman/Bungalow; Classical Revival; Colonial Revival; Queen Anne; Tudor Revival |
| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Acreage | 230 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | West Side Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.