Hawkes, Z. T. (Tip), House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1899 at 132 North Potter Street in Cedar Hill, this two-story, wood-framed house follows the "I" house form: two rooms wide, lap-sided, with a full front porch and a one-story T wing centered on the rear. The gabled roof, chamfered porch columns, Victorian-era front door and simplified bargeboard on the gable ends make up its limited exterior decoration. A small shiplap garage stands to the south. The porch on the north side of the T wing was enclosed in a 1982 renovation to make a bathroom. The house is considered important because few of its kind survive. Only five "I" houses remain in Dallas County, and this is one of two that have kept their architectural integrity. It is the only one with a T wing, the most common way to expand the basic I unit. The type derives from English folk houses and was once common in Texas, where settlers from southern and midwestern states built familiar forms.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of only two remaining "I" houses in Dallas County that has kept its architectural integrity. It is one of five "I" houses still standing in the county and the only one with a T wing. It typifies middle-class housing in the Southern tradition.
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 85000712, listed March 27, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 132 N. Potter St., Cedar Hill |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Listed | March 27, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85000712 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | "I" house |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | A 1982 renovation enclosed the north porch of the T wing to create a bathroom. The form does not state whether the property is still in use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.59136, -96.95947 (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 85000712.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001827
- This listing as JSON
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