Bowers-Tripp House
Why it's listed
Built in 1921 at 1040 North Market Street in Washington, North Carolina, this two-and-one-half story brick house was designed by the Wilson firm Benton and Benton for businessman A.L. Bowers. Miller Construction Company, a local firm, served as general contractor. The tan ribbon brick walls, green tile hipped roof, paired Doric columns on a full-width front porch, porte cochere and two-story sunporch define its Colonial Revival character. Inside, a center hall plan holds a Colonial Revival staircase, plaster wall moldings, quarter-sawn oak parquet floors with mahogany accents, and nine original fireplaces. A matching two-car garage stands to the northwest. The house has had four owners and few alterations, so it looks much as it did in 1921. It was listed for its architecture and as a reminder of the early twentieth century growth of Washington, when prosperous merchants built substantial homes along North Market Street, once known as Nicholsonville.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant under Criterion C as a well-preserved, high-style example of Colonial Revival architecture by the Wilson firm Benton and Benton. It retains nearly all its original exterior and interior features. It also reflects Washington's early twentieth century prosperity and the move of business families to the North Market Street suburb.
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 99000424, listed April 1, 1999. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1040 N. Market St., Washington |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Listed | April 1, 1999 |
| Reference number | 99000424 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1921 |
| Architect / builder | Benton and Benton, Architects; Miller Construction Co., Contractors |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Criteria |
|
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as a single dwelling in current use; the form notes only minor changes since 1921, including a kitchen renovation, a rear deck and a skylight added after 1993. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | North Market Street Historic District |
| Coordinates | 35.55169, -77.04858 (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 99000424.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4950888
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.