Hill, W. R., House
Why it's listed
This two-story frame house at 601 N. College in McKinney was built in 1928 by businessman W.R. Hill, son of F.M. "Tuck" Hill, whose own house stands on West Virginia Street. The dwelling has an asymmetrical plan, brick and stone veneer, and a hip roof with gables covered in composition shingles. Windows are wood-sash double-hung units with six-over-six lights. A two-story porch faces south, and an exterior brick chimney has a corbeled cap. The entrance has a stepped brick arch, with a balcony and an arched porch nearby. On the second story, non-structural half-timbering with brick nogging creates the Tudor look. It was recognized as one of the finest local examples of the Tudor style, which gained considerable popularity in McKinney during the 1920s and 1930s. Its significance rests on finely crafted brickwork, the half-timbered effect and the combination of several cladding materials. The house remains in residential use, is in good condition, and has seen few alterations.
Significance in brief: The inventory form calls it one of the finest local examples of the Tudor style, which became popular in McKinney in the 1920s and 1930s. It notes finely crafted brickwork, a half-timbered effect and the use of multiple cladding materials. It was built by W.R. Hill, son of F.M. "Tuck" Hill.
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 87001715, listed October 8, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 601 N. College, McKinney |
|---|---|
| County | Collin County |
| Listed | October 8, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001715 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Tudor |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition described as good with few alterations; present use residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.20256, -96.62125 (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 87001715.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001770
- This listing as JSON
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