Bronstad House
Why it's listed
Bronstad House is a two-story wood-frame residence standing on level ground near Turkey Creek, about 4.5 miles southwest of Clifton in Bosque County, Texas. Its walls are covered in shiplapped novelty siding, and the plan is L-shaped, with the rear wing an early addition. The symmetrical southeast front has three dormer-like gables topped with metal ridge cresting, a double-door entrance, and a small one-story porch with turned-wood columns and brackets. Windows are double hung, typically four-over-four, and brick chimneys rise at each end of the front. Little is documented about its history, but county tax records show Ole Bronstad owned the property in the late 19th century, and similarity to other area frame houses suggests construction in the 1890s. The house was recognized as a well-preserved example of the symmetrical frame houses popular in the area around 1900. It remains in good condition, is still occupied, and is part of a thematic group of Norwegian settlement properties.
Significance in brief: The nomination holds that the house retains much of its integrity and is a good example of the symmetrical frame house popular in the area around 1900. Little is known of its history, but tax records show Ole Bronstad owned the property in the late 19th century. It is part of a group of Norwegian settlement resources in Bosque County.
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 83003098, listed July 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | SW of Clifton, Clifton |
|---|---|
| County | Bosque County |
| Listed | July 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83003098 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | European, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied; used as a private residence and for agriculture. The house is in good condition with relatively few modern alterations. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 31.76116, -97.64262 (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 83003098.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000381
- This listing as JSON
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