Roberts, Col. William T., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1901 on Campbellton Street in Douglasville, Georgia, this two-story wood frame house was the family home of Col. William T. Roberts. It follows a central hall plan with a full-width front porch and a covered second-floor balcony. The exterior shows only restrained Classical Revival touches, while the interior, with heart-of-pine woodwork, pocket doors, stained and leaded glass, corner mantels and a built-in conversation area, leans toward Queen Anne and late Victorian taste. Roberts had served as mayor, county solicitor and state representative before building it. While living there he held office as Solicitor General of the Tallapoosa Circuit and as a state senator. In 1914 he was appointed an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission and moved to Washington. Changes in 1979 added aluminum siding, a rear room and a new roof without the original chimneys, yet the house still resembles a 1909 photograph. Since 1986 it has served as a cultural arts center and gallery.
Significance in brief: It is significant in politics and government as the home of Col. William T. Roberts, a mayor, county solicitor, state representative, solicitor general and state senator who later became an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission. It is also significant in architecture as a restrained Classical Revival house with Queen Anne or late Victorian interior detailing, typical of small Georgia towns.
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 89000153, listed March 2, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville |
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| County | Douglas County |
| Listed | March 2, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89000153 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1901-1938 |
| Architect / builder | Atlanta architect (name unknown); foreman Mr. Armstead of Atlanta |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: Classical Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a Cultural Arts Center and art gallery since 1986; altered in 1979 with aluminum siding, a rear room and removal of the chimneys, but still reads much as it did in a 1909 photograph. |
| Acreage | 1.5 |
| Coordinates | 33.74533, -84.74374 (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 89000153.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q85753265
- This listing as JSON
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