Newsome, R. F., House
Why it's listed
Located at 609 Tucker in a residential area northwest of McKinney's central business district, this two-story frame house dates to an estimated 1915. It follows a bungalow plan and has weatherboard siding and a gable roof with composition shingles. Exposed rafter ends, stick brackets and roof beams projecting beyond the eaves give the roofline its character. Windows are wood-sash double-hung units with nine-over-one lights, and the primary entrance has a single door. A double porch with two bays wraps the north and east elevations, supported by triple wood posts set on brick piers. Bungalows were built in great numbers in McKinney during the 1910s and 1920s, and this house is regarded as one of the best local examples of the type. It was erected for an insurance salesman named Newsome, who later served as mayor. The house remains on its original site, is in good condition and is still used as a residence. It was documented in a 1985 survey of the city's historic resources.
Significance in brief: The inventory form cites architecture as the basis of significance. Bungalows were built in great numbers in McKinney during the 1910s and 1920s, and this house is described as one of the best local examples. It was also built for an insurance salesman who later served as mayor.
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 87001747, listed October 8, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 609 Tucker, McKinney |
|---|---|
| County | Collin County |
| Listed | October 8, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001747 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Bungalow |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is listed as good, and the present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.20231, -96.62748 (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 87001747.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001816
- This listing as JSON
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