Hagemann, John, House
Also known as: Hagemann-Cobb House
Why it's listed
This two-story wood frame house at 3301 Avenue L in Galveston was built in 1892-93 for John Hagemann, a prosperous grocer and produce merchant who had moved his business to the Strand, then Texas' most important financial center. He contracted Richard Zincke to build it in September 1892. The house blends Italianate and Queen Anne features: a multi-hipped roof with broad bracketed eaves reflects the former, while the asymmetrical plan and ornate porch woodwork reflect the latter. Its most distinctive element is a one-story wrap-around porch with an ogee-shaped metal roof, turned posts, arched handrail and openwork frieze, possibly the only one of its kind in Galveston. The house stands on a brick pier foundation with clapboard siding. It remained in the Hagemann family until the 1920s and has changed little since completion, apart from enclosed rear and west porches and a small greenhouse. A carriage house on the lot was sold separately and is excluded.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as a good example of a transitional Italianate-Queen Anne residence in Galveston. Its wrap-around veranda with an ogee curve roof is described as possibly the only example of its kind in the city. It also keeps much of its original fabric with only minor alterations.
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 82004505, listed June 1, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3301 Ave. L, Galveston |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Listed | June 1, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82004505 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1892-1893 |
| Architect / builder | Richard Zincke |
| Architectural style | Victorian Italianate and Queen Anne (transitional hybrid) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; described as in excellent condition and virtually unaltered, with the interior refurbished. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.29473, -94.81317 (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 82004505.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002024
- This listing as JSON
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