Erwin, J. R., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1915 at 414 W. Marvin in Waxahachie, this two-story frame house reflects the bungalow style that was popular across the city in the 1910s and 1920s. Businessman R. K. Erwin had it constructed for his son, J. R. Erwin. The house has weatherboard siding, a gable roof with composition shingles and exposed rafter ends, wood double-hung windows, and an interior brick chimney. A one-bay gabled porch with turned wood posts spans the south elevation. Multiple roof planes, strong horizontal emphasis, triangular brackets, short tapered porch piers and extended rafter ends are all features typical of bungalows. It was judged one of Waxahachie's best and most intact examples of the type. In 1924 Stewart Moore, proprietor of Moore Hardware, purchased the house. It remains in good condition and is still used as a residence. It was included in a survey of the city's historic resources in the mid-1980s.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is architecturally significant as one of Waxahachie's best and most intact examples of the bungalow style, which was popular in the city in the 1910s and 1920s. It retains typical bungalow features such as multiple roof planes, strong horizontal emphasis, triangular brackets, tapered porch piers and extended rafter ends.
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 86002520, listed September 24, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 414 W. Marvin, Waxahachie |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Listed | September 24, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002520 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Unknown; built for J. R. Erwin by R. K. Erwin |
| Architectural style | Bungalow |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition and in residential use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | West Marvin Avenue-Patrick Street Historic District |
| Coordinates | 32.39434, -96.84804 (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 86002520.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001958
- This listing as JSON
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