Graham, Dr. L. H., House
Why it's listed
This one-and-a-half-story frame house at 909 W. Marvin in Waxahachie was built around 1910-12 for Dr. L. H. Graham, who lived there until the 1940s. It has wood siding, a gable roof with composition shingles, and double-hung wood windows. A three-bay porch with a shed roof and Ionic columns runs across the north elevation. The main entrance has a transom and sidelights. The gable-end facade is curved and shingled, with brackets supporting a projecting pediment that is repeated in the dormer. The porch has a decorated pediment and a wrought-iron balustrade. The house is considered an unusual example of Neoclassical Revival architecture, a style popular locally in the early twentieth century. Its porch detailing and denticulation are typical of the style, while the broad, curved gable end is unusual for the period. The architect and builder are unknown. The house was moved to its present site in a residential area northwest of the central business district. It remains in residential use and is in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is described as an unusual example of Neoclassical Revival architecture, a style locally popular in the first decade of the twentieth century. Its porch detailing and denticulation are typical of the style, but the broad, curved gable end is an unusual feature for the period.
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 86002497, listed September 24, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 909 W. Marvin, Waxahachie |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Listed | September 24, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002497 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in good condition and still in residential use. The inventory form notes the house was moved to its present site. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | West Marvin Avenue-Patrick Street Historic District |
| Coordinates | 32.39633, -96.85331 (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 86002497.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000611
- This listing as JSON
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