Wilson, A. G., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1916 for A.G. Wilson, who owned an abstract title company, this one-story frame house at 417 N. Waddill in McKinney combines bungalow form with classical details. It has a stucco veneer and a clipped gable roof. A one-bay porch across the entry bay is supported by fluted Doric columns, and a porte-cochere extends to the side. The entrance has a single door with a transom and sidelights, flanked by slender fluted pilasters. The ornate entry portico on the east elevation is described as unique, with paired fluted Doric columns supporting a pediment. The survey recorded in 1985 calls it one of the most unusual and intriguing bungalow variations in McKinney, since it keeps typical bungalow massing but applies classical detailing throughout. It stands on its original site in a residential area of early 20th-century houses about eleven blocks northwest of the central business district. Its condition was rated fair, though it remains virtually unaltered, and it was still residential in use.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as one of the most unusual and intriguing variations of bungalow architecture in McKinney. It keeps typical bungalow massing and form but uses classical detailing throughout. It remains virtually unaltered despite its fair condition.
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 87001757, listed October 8, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 417 N. Waddill, McKinney |
|---|---|
| County | Collin County |
| Listed | October 8, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001757 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Bungalow with classical details |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as fair; present use is residential, and the house is described as virtually unaltered on its original site. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.20158, -96.62685 (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 87001757.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000768
- This listing as JSON
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