Kidd, Charles I., House
Also known as: Bailey Residence
Why it's listed
Built in 1896-1897 at 304 West Howell Street in Hartwell, Georgia, this two-story frame house reflects Queen Anne influences within a Victorian-eclectic design. A two-story gabled bay with fish-scale shingles and an open-work bargeboard projects from the front, and a second-story porch runs across the facade to a conical-roofed turret. The entrance frieze includes a masonic emblem cut with a jigsaw. Inside, an asymmetrical plan surrounds a central stair hall, with tongue-and-groove surfaces, period mantels and turned millwork. The house was built for Charles I. Kidd, who owned a livery business in downtown Hartwell and rebuilt his stable in brick after a fire in 1897. A local newspaper called the house one of the handsomest in town. The lot also holds a brick greenhouse, a frame garage and a frame chicken house. The property was recognized for its architecture and for Kidd's role in local commerce and transportation.
Significance in brief: The house is described as one of the finest Queen Anne style examples in the Hartwell multiple resource area, with interior plan and detailing showing vernacular design and craftsmanship. Its group of surviving historic outbuildings is also noted as relatively rare. It is also tied to C. I. Kidd, a prominent businessman whose livery business served local transportation and contributed to downtown Hartwell's growth.
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 86002032, listed September 11, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 304 W. Howell St., Hartwell |
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| County | Hart County |
| Listed | September 11, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002032 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Victorian-eclectic with Queen Anne style influences |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In use as a residence and described as being in good condition. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 34.35356, -82.93621 (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 86002032.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q43148506
- This listing as JSON
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