Griesenbeck, Alf, House
Why it's listed
This two-story frame house at 1302 Hill Street in Bastrop, Texas, dates to about 1915 and was built as a residence. It has a square plan under a hipped roof, with projecting gables that carry a Palladian motif. On the second floor, a balcony is built into the gable and is framed by Doric columns and a simple balustrade. A first-floor ell portico also has Doric columns, and a single brick chimney rises through the composition roof. The house was recorded in 1976 and was found to be in good condition, still used as a residence as it was originally. It is considered a typical example of Neo-Classical Revival architecture in Bastrop, and its significance was evaluated at the local level. The house is part of a larger multiple-property group of Bastrop resources, and the architect and builder are not identified in the record.
Significance in brief: The record describes it as a typical example of Neo-Classical Revival architecture in Bastrop. Its evaluated significance is local. No architect or builder is named.
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 78003282, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 1302 Hill, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003282 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is the same as the original (residence); physical condition is listed as good. |
| Coordinates | 30.11388, -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 78003282.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001516
- This listing as JSON
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