Maynard, Powell C., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1913 at 1408 Pecan Street in Bastrop, this two-story wood-frame house was the home of Powell C. Maynard, a prominent local lawyer. It faces east toward Pecan Street. The design shows Prairie School influence, which the survey record identifies through several features: wide eaves, a strong horizontal emphasis, wide coupled windows, heavy squared columns, a central dormer and a low hipped roof. The walls are frame and the roof is covered in pressed tin. The record describes the house as an early example of a residence with Prairie School influence in the area. It was recorded in December 1976 and found to be in good condition, and it was still used as a residence, the same as its original purpose. Its listing rests on that architectural character and its association with Maynard, a respected figure in Bastrop's legal community.
Significance in brief: The nomination notes that Maynard was a prominent lawyer in Bastrop. It also describes the house as an early example of a residence showing Prairie School influence, seen in its wide eaves, horizontal emphasis and heavy squared columns.
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 78003267, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 1408 Pecan, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003267 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Prairie School |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good physical condition; present use is the same as the original use, a residence. |
| Coordinates | 30.11524, -97.31768 (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 78003267.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001535
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.