Brieger, R. J., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1910, this one-and-a-half-story frame house stands at the southwest corner of Hill and Cedar Streets in Bastrop, Texas. It was built as a residence and is still used as one. The plan is L-shaped, and the house has a corner turret, a gable dormer, projecting bay windows and one-over-one windows. A portico with Doric columns and a simple balustrade marks the entrance, and the roof is covered in asphalt shingles. The 1976 survey recorded the condition as fair, with window screens the only noted alteration. The house was listed because it is a late example of Victorian architecture in Bastrop. By 1910 the style had largely given way to other fashions, so the house preserves a decorative approach that was fading by the time it was built. The state preservation office judged its significance to be local, reflecting its value to the town's architectural character.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes the house as a late example of Victorian architecture in Bastrop. It keeps features such as a corner turret, projecting bay windows and a columned portico. The state evaluated its significance as local.
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 78003278, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 1508 Hill, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003278 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Victorian |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Recorded in fair physical condition, still used as a residence; the only noted alteration is window screens. |
| Coordinates | 30.11607, -97.31516 (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 78003278.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001424
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.