Elzner, August, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1911 at the northeast corner of Main and Cypress streets in Bastrop, this wood-frame house was designed or built by G.P. Pfeiffer and has a composition roof. It is a Neo-Classical Revival residence with projecting bays at the northwest and southeast corners. A one-story L-shaped porch runs between them, supported by columns with Ionic capitals. Parapets over the porch entries show a slight Mission style influence, and the dormers also have columns. The house was recorded as a typical example of Neo-Classical Revival architecture in Bastrop. It was evaluated as significant at the local level. The building has kept its original use as a private residence and was reported to be in good condition when it was surveyed in 1975. The form lists its description and the approximate boundaries of a broader resource area for Bastrop, and the house was entered on the register in December 1978.
Significance in brief: The nomination describes it as a typical example of Neo-Classical Revival architecture in Bastrop. Its evaluated significance is local. The house retains its original residential use and is in good condition.
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 78003273, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1701 Main, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003273 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | G.P. Pfeiffer |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Good physical condition; original use as a residence is the same as the present use. |
| Coordinates | 30.11777, -97.32009 (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 78003273.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001413
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.