Old Beer and Ice Warehouse
Why it's listed
Standing at 104 SW Railroad in Cuero, this 1 1/2-story frame warehouse was built around 1910 beside the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, in an industrial and commercial area just south of the central business district. It originally stored beer and ice. The building has corrugated-metal sheathing, a gable roof with composition shingles, and wood-sash windows with one-over-one and two-over-two lights. Its most notable feature is an ornate parapet on the north elevation, which faces the railroad tracks. The building was listed because of its architecture. Warehouses typically show little noteworthy detailing, yet this one is described as among Cuero's most uniquely detailed commercial buildings. It has remained virtually unaltered since its completion, and a 1986 survey found it in good condition and still used as a commercial warehouse. The nominated property covers less than one acre. The architect and builder are unknown.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites architectural significance. Warehouses usually have little notable detailing, but this one is unusually detailed, especially its ornate parapet on the north elevation facing the tracks. It is also described as virtually unaltered since its completion around 1910.
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 88001985, listed October 31, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 104 SW Railroad, Cuero |
|---|---|
| County | DeWitt County |
| Listed | October 31, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001985 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Recorded in good condition in 1986, virtually unaltered, with a present use of commercial warehouse. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.09598, -97.29229 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 88001985.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001886
- This listing as JSON
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