Jenkins, Edward J., House
Why it's listed
Built in the 1890s at 607 E. 27th Street in Bryan, this two-and-a-half-story frame house is a fine local example of Queen Anne design. Contractor Charles Jenkins erected it for pharmacist Edward J. Jenkins, a former mayor of Bryan who owned and operated the Jenkins Drug Store on North Main Street. The house has an asymmetrical plan, weatherboard siding, and a hip roof with gables. A curved six-bay porch with Ionic columns and turned balusters wraps around the north and east sides. A round corner turret with bands of imbricated shingles rises to a bell roof and wooden finial. Other details include jigsawn brackets, a gabled dormer with kicked eaves, and a Palladian window in a gable end. The listing rests on its architecture: the solid construction and carefully applied ornament show the builder's craftsmanship. It was recorded in good condition and remained a residence.
Significance in brief: The house is described as an outstanding example of Queen Anne architecture. It is also tied to Edward J. Jenkins, a pharmacist and former mayor of Bryan who ran the Jenkins Drug Store. The builder's craftsmanship is noted in the structure's solidity and its architectural ornament.
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 87001633, listed September 25, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 607 E. Twenty-seventh, Bryan |
|---|---|
| County | Brazos County |
| Listed | September 25, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001633 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jenkins, Charles E. (contractor/builder) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition and still in residential use at the time of the 1986 survey. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.67177, -96.36753 (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 87001633.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107317629
- This listing as JSON
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