Eppes, Ned A. and Linda S., House
Also known as: Eppes-Abercrombie-Barkley House; Eppes-Mehos House
Why it's listed
Built in 1926 at 5322 Institute Lane in Houston, this two-story house of concrete block with stucco walls and a red concrete-tile hipped roof is an example of Mediterranean Revival design. It has a symmetrical three-bay front, a full-width raised terrace, and a classical door surround with a carved stucco niche above. Inside, an oak dog-leg staircase rises from a central hall. The house sits in Jandor Gardens, a small subdivision laid out in 1924-1925 by developer Howard Gray Fields. It was commissioned by Linda Eppes and her husband Ned Alwin Eppes, who arrived in Houston in 1921 and became a successful pioneer in manufacturing and marketing concrete products, including concrete pipe. The nomination treats the house as one of Houston's earliest documented concrete houses in this style and as a reflection of his work. Later additions, including a pool house, porte-cochere and rear loggia, are judged compatible, and the front facade closely matches a 1936 photograph. The house remains a single-family home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the earliest documented concrete houses in Houston exemplifying the Mediterranean Revival style. It is tied to Ned Alwin Eppes, a concrete pioneer who manufactured and marketed concrete products in 1920s Houston. It also represents the planned development of Jandor Gardens by developer Howard Gray Fields.
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 97001599, listed December 30, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 5322 Institute Ln., Houston |
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| County | Harris County |
| Listed | December 30, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97001599 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1926-1938 |
| Architect / builder | McLellan, John; Brickey, William Oswald (architects); Scott, Albert Edward (builder) |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival (described as Mediterranean Revival) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Community Planning and Development, Commerce, Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently a single dwelling; described as in excellent physical condition and structurally sound, with 1980s porte-cochere and loggia and a post-1969 pool house added. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.72504, -95.39743 (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 97001599.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001117
- This listing as JSON
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