McArdle House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built around 1885 at 927 3rd Avenue in Columbus, Georgia, this one-story frame house on a raised brick foundation is a local example of Victorian Gothic design. It has weatherboard siding, a high-pitched roof with open eaves, and a projecting wing ending in a bay window with a hexagonal metal roof. The porch has square posts with beveled shafts, decorative brackets and a balustrade of repeating flowing tracery balusters. The front entry is a Greek Revival doorway with tall four-over-four sash windows nearby. City directories list Mrs. Catherine McArdle, a widow, and Frank McArdle at this address as early as 1886, and family members appear there through 1912. Frank McArdle was associated with an auctioneer and commission firm. The house appears on Sanborn insurance maps of 1889 and 1895. It was recognized for local history and architecture, since its blend of Greek Revival and Victorian elements reflects the change in building styles in Columbus after the Civil War. It remains a residence in good repair.
Significance in brief: The house is considered locally significant for its association with the McArdle family, who were listed at the address from 1886 to 1912. It is also valued architecturally for combining a Greek Revival entrance with Victorian gingerbread and window treatments, reflecting the mix of styles in Columbus after the Civil War.
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 80001184, listed September 29, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 927 3rd Ave., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | September 29, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80001184 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Victorian Gothic, with Greek Revival entranceway |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; described as in good repair, in a neighborhood transitioning to commercial and office use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.46383, -84.98934 (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 80001184.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134427422
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.