Wittmer, Charles, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1880 at 110 E. Newman in Cuero, this 1 1/2-story frame house was erected for Charles Wittmer, according to tax rolls. It follows a two-room plan and has weatherboard siding, a gable roof with composition shingles, and wood-sash double-hung windows with six-over-six lights. A three-bay porch is inset across the south elevation, supported by box columns with molded caps beneath an unadorned entablature that wraps around the facade. An integral rear ell and classical detailing on the window surrounds complete the design. The house sits in a residential area south of the central business district. It was recognized for its architecture: as one of Cuero's oldest residences, it is considered an outstanding local example of a two-room dwelling with modest Greek Revival detailing. The property remained in the Wittmer family through the 1930s. It was recorded in 1986 and is still in residential use, in good condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is architecturally significant as one of Cuero's oldest residences and an outstanding local example of a two-room dwelling. It also has modest Greek Revival detailing. Tax rolls indicate it was built about 1880 for Charles Wittmer, and it stayed in the family through the 1930s.
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 88001977, listed October 31, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 110 E. Newman, Cuero |
|---|---|
| County | DeWitt County |
| Listed | October 31, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001977 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Two-room dwelling, with modest Greek Revival detailing |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is listed as good, and the present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.08678, -97.29265 (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 88001977.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000799
- This listing as JSON
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