Cason House
Also known as: Bradford House
Why it's listed
Built in 1932, this one-story brick bungalow at 60 Grogan Street in Lavonia was designed on a central hall plan and finished in the Craftsman manner. A porch with square Craftsman-inspired posts on brick foundations wraps around two sides, reached by semi-circular brick steps and floored with quarry tile. Inside, the living and dining rooms have brushed-design plaster walls and ceilings, separated by an architrave with radiating plaster-outlined voussoirs. A carport and utility shed were later added at the rear, and the house remains in good condition on a tract of two city lots. Local builder Jack Grubbs constructed it for Dr. R. R. Cason, Lavonia's fourth dentist, who practiced in a downtown office and lived here with his wife until selling in 1952. The house was listed as an intact local example of brick Craftsman architecture, as an example of Grubbs's work, and for its link to Cason.
Significance in brief: The house is significant architecturally as a good intact local example of the brick Craftsman style, with low massing, a low roofline, an asymmetric arrangement and straightforward use of materials. It is also the work of Jack Grubbs, an important early 20th century Lavonia builder. In local history terms, it was the home of Dr. R. R. Cason, Lavonia's fourth dentist.
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 83000203, listed September 1, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 60 Grogan St., Lavonia |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | September 1, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83000203 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jack Grubbs |
| Architectural style | Craftsman (brick bungalow) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In use as a residence and described as in good condition; a carport and utility shed were added at the rear. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 34.43654, -83.10343 (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 83000203.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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