Jarrett, Thomas, 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 1894 by Thomas Jarrett, a millwright, woodworker and builder, this two-story frame I-house stands on Louisiana Avenue in Asheville. Its east-facing main facade is centred on a two-tiered, gable-roofed portico with turned posts, sawn brackets, pendants and sawn balustrades, and the lower porch level is the only part that has been replaced. Inside, the house keeps original four-over-four sash windows, fireplaces with wooden mantels, carpenter locksets, and oak floors. Jarrett is recorded as having worked at the Clayton Mill, and the nomination links his millwork to the decoration of the house. The house is regarded as a well-preserved example of late nineteenth-century vernacular building in Asheville, set among later bungalows and twentieth-century residences. It was listed for its architecture, since its plan and detailing illustrate how popular Victorian styles reached local builders during Asheville's building boom.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a remarkably intact example of a vernacular I-house decorated with Queen Anne-style woodwork, and a fine example of late nineteenth-century vernacular architecture in Asheville. Its builder, Thomas Jarrett, was a millwright and craftsman who worked at the Clayton Mill, and the nomination states that his skill is reflected in the nearly unchanged form and detailing of the house.
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 93001535, listed January 21, 1994. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 46 Louisiana Ave., Asheville |
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| County | Buncombe County |
| Listed | January 21, 1994 |
| Reference number | 93001535 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1894 |
| Architect / builder | Jarrett, Thomas, Builder |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 35.57983, -82.59108 (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 93001535.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18158770
- This listing as JSON
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