Gibbs, William and Caroline, House
Why it's listed
This 2-1/2 story frame house at 515 North 3rd Avenue in Maywood, Illinois, was built in 1907 as a Foursquare. It rests on a limestone foundation, is clad in narrow clapboards, and has a flared hip roof, two dormers, and a broad front porch with square piers. Inside, oak trim and floors, a paneled dining room ceiling, leaded glass, and a built-in china cabinet show simple, geometric Arts and Crafts detailing. The floor plan lets the homemaker move between kitchen and front door without crossing the living room, and a single central stair serves both. A two-car frame garage at the rear likely dates from the same time. The house was listed for its architecture. It is a typical Foursquare in form, with a raised basement, pyramidal roof, and open plan, yet it also shows Craftsman influence in its honest use of materials and clean lines. Almost no alterations since construction give it excellent integrity, making it one of the finest Foursquares in Maywood.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a fine example of a Foursquare with Arts and Crafts (Craftsman) ornamentation and excellent integrity. It reflects Craftsman ideas of honest materials and geometric design, plus an efficient, servantless floor plan. It is described as one of the finest Foursquares in Maywood.
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 92000048, listed February 24, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 515 N. 3rd Ave., Maywood |
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| County | Cook County |
| Listed | February 24, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000048 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1907 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements: Foursquare (with Arts and Crafts/Craftsman detailing) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition with almost no alterations since 1907; still used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.89221, -87.83661 (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 92000048.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q104849275
- This listing as JSON
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