Buchanan, J. C., House
Why it's listed
This two-story frame house at 1010 Pecan Street in Bastrop dates to about 1905 and has served as a residence throughout its history. It was moved from the corner of Chestnut and Pecan Streets to its current location. The house has a hip roof and an L-shaped portico supported by square columns, with no balcony above. Dental detailing runs along the cornice, and a bay projection on the northeast sides is topped by a gable with barge board trim. Windows are two-over-two sash. The structure has frame walls and a composition roof, and its condition is recorded as good. It was recognized for its architecture: the nomination describes it as a good example of a transitional Neo-Classical Revival house in Bastrop, reflecting the shift in style at the start of the twentieth century. Its significance was evaluated at the local level, and the house remains in residential use.
Significance in brief: The record describes it as a good example of a transitional Neo-Classical Revival house in Bastrop. The evaluated significance is at the local level.
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 78003326, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1010 Pecan, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003326 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical (transitional Neo-Classical Revival) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good, and the present use is residence. |
| Coordinates | 30.11070, -97.31760 (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 78003326.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001463
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.