Peden, D. D., House
Why it's listed
Set on about one and a half acres in Houston's small Shadyside neighborhood, this two-story brick house was designed in 1922 and completed by 1924. New York architect Harrie T. Lindeberg planned it as a suburban country house, and Houston builder Chris J. Miller served as general contractor. Its walls are Belgian brick laid in Flemish bond under a slate hipped roof, with Georgian Revival formality and Regency details such as a hooded copper entrance canopy. The principal rooms face Main Street across a private garden, while the entrance opens onto a motor court. Inside, the dining room has Zuber wallpaper and the reception hall has a freestanding curved stair. Additions were made in 1951, 1954 and 1964, and the gardens were replanted in 1955 around live oaks set out in 1924. The original garage with apartments survives. The house is notable as one of five Lindeberg designs in Shadyside and as a state-level example of early twentieth-century country house architecture. It remains a private residence.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant at the state level under Criterion C for Architecture. It is one of five Lindeberg commissions in Shadyside and a strong example of the eclectic American country house of the early 20th century. It also reflects the garden suburb setting and Lindeberg's skill in reconciling climate, planning and composition.
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 91000889, listed July 16, 1991. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2 Longfellow Ln., Houston |
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| County | Harris County |
| Listed | July 16, 1991 |
| Reference number | 91000889 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1924-1941 |
| Architect / builder | Harrie T. Lindberg, New York (architect); Christian J. Miller, Houston (builder) |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a single dwelling; altered by additions in 1951, 1954 and 1964. |
| Acreage | 1.5 |
| Coordinates | 29.72241, -95.39303 (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 91000889.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002196
- This listing as JSON
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