Rembert, Frank Taylor and Kate Womack, House
Also known as: Rembert-Harrison House; John W. Harrison House
Why it's listed
Built between 1877 and 1879 at 316 South Fredonia Street in Longview, this one-story wood-frame house began as a Queen Anne residence with an irregular roofline, a wrap-around porch, spindle work, and corner towers. Deed records suggest it was built by the Batemans, from whom merchant and later mayor Frank Taylor Rembert bought it in 1879. Around 1895, after visiting the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Rembert removed the towers and much of the ornate trim and added Ionic columns, giving the house a Classical Revival look while keeping its Queen Anne massing and some original spindle work. Rear additions came in the 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s. The interior keeps its original fireplaces, pocket doors, tall ceilings, and bull's-eye moldings. A small Craftsman-style garage from about 1912 also contributes. The house was listed for its architecture, as an unusual local blend of two styles.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an unusual local example of a Queen Anne plan home with later Classical Revival modifications, reflecting changing tastes at the turn of the 20th century. Around 1895 Frank Taylor Rembert, inspired by the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, replaced much of the ornate Queen Anne trim with Ionic columns. The period of significance extends to include the circa 1912 garage.
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 11000980, listed December 30, 2011. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 316 S. Fredonia St., Longview |
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| County | Gregg County |
| Listed | December 30, 2011 |
| Reference number | 11000980 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c.1895-c.1912 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals: Classical Revival (originally Queen Anne) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a single dwelling with a detached garage; the garage was renovated in 2010, and the chimneys have deteriorated, with their bricks saved for future restoration. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 32.49310, -94.74018 (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 11000980.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002721
- This listing as JSON
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