Taylor, J. H., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1914 at 211 N. Waddill in McKinney, this one-and-a-half-story frame house with brick veneer is a good example of the bungalow style. It has a gable roof with standing-seam metal covering, box eaves with stick brackets, wood-sash double-hung windows, and a one-bay porch with a gable roof on the east elevation, supported by paired posts on brick piers. An interior brick chimney has a corbeled cap, and triple windows pair multipaned sash over single-light sash. McKinney has many bungalows built between the 1910s and late 1930s, and this house is regarded as one of the best. Its strong horizontal emphasis and stick brackets are typical of the style, while the two-story section is unusual among local bungalows. It was built for J.H. Taylor, who farmed in nearby areas and kept ownership through the 1930s. It was listed for its architectural value as an excellent local bungalow.
Significance in brief: The house is considered one of McKinney's best bungalow examples, with the strong horizontal emphasis and stick brackets typical of the style. Its two-story section is an unusual feature among the city's bungalows. The reviewer called it an excellent local example of the Bungalow style.
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 87001753, listed October 8, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 211 N. Waddill, McKinney |
|---|---|
| County | Collin County |
| Listed | October 8, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001753 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Bungalow |
| Criteria |
|
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is listed as good, with residential use both originally and at the time of the 1985 survey. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.19870, -96.62693 (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 87001753.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q140166512
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.