Bomar, E.P. and Alice, House
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Why it's listed
Built between 1898 and 1901, this two-story brick and stone house at 417 S. Denton Street in Gainesville was designed by local architect John G. Garrett for cottonseed oil businessman E.P. Bomar and his wife Alice. It is a Free Classic interpretation of Queen Anne style, combining an asymmetrical plan, steep gables and a hipped roof with Ionic columns, pediments and a wraparound porch with an elaborate tile floor. Materials include Kansas brick, Mineral Wells sandstone and limestone, with interior stenciling, carved staircase, catalogue-ordered mantels and pocket doors. A carriage house built in 1903 by Garrett and Snelling stands at the rear corner of the lot. The only major change came in 1910, when Bomar extended the dining room. The house is considered one of the best unaltered Queen Anne examples in the city, and it is also linked to Bomar's role in Gainesville's commercial growth. It remains a private single-family home.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as one of the best unaltered examples of Queen Anne style architecture in Gainesville, in a Free Classic interpretation designed by local architect John G. Garrett. It is also tied to E.P. Bomar, whose cottonseed oil and real estate businesses contributed to Gainesville's commerce and growth over 39 years.
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 04000099, listed February 25, 2004. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 417 S. Denton St., Gainesville |
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| County | Cooke County |
| Listed | February 25, 2004 |
| Reference number | 04000099 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1898-1901 |
| Architect / builder | Garrett, John G., architect; Garrett and Snelling, Gainesville, Texas, builders |
| Architectural style | LATE VICTORIAN/Queen Anne (Free Classic interpretation) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling; the form says the house is virtually intact from its 1910 alteration to the original design. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.62302, -97.14307 (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 04000099.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107319184
- This listing as JSON
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