Erhard House
Why it's listed
This small one-story house at 907 Cedar Street in Bastrop was built around 1890 by E.C. Erhard, a local banker. It is wood-framed with board-and-batten walls, a tin roof and a brick chimney. The front has a central door sheltered by a pedimented portico on square columns, and the windows are six-over-six sash. Additions have been made to the side and rear, and its condition was recorded as fair. The building is classed as a late example of Greek Revival style, which accounts for its portico and symmetrical front. According to the survey record, it originally served as quarters for the slaves held by Erhard, which adds a documented social history to its architectural interest. It has remained a residence, and its use was recorded as unchanged when surveyed in December 1976. The state historic preservation officer evaluated its significance as state-level.
Significance in brief: The form describes it as a late example of Greek Revival architecture. It was built by a local banker and originally served as quarters for his slaves. The survey recorded it in 1976.
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 78003280, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 907 Cedar, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003280 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Chester Erhard (E.C. Erhard) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is the same as the original (residence); physical condition fair, with additions to the side and rear. |
| Coordinates | 30.11683, -97.31756 (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 78003280.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001426
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.