Baker-Carmichael House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1905 one block east of the Hood County Courthouse square in Granbury, this 2 1/2-story Queen Anne house combines a hipped roof, cross gables, an octagonal corner tower and a full two-story Neoclassical porch with fluted composite columns. Cypress siding, fish-scale shingles and native limestone piers give it a richly textured exterior, while the interior centers on a paneled hall with a grand staircase. The house is named for the Baker and Carmichael families, who lived there from its construction into the 1960s. It was listed for its association with Jess A. Baker, a Texas House member who introduced suffrage amendments and was the movement's legislative leader. It was also listed as an exuberant expression of prosperity from the railroad-driven boom in a small county seat. Later changes, including added bathrooms, an enclosed back porch and a converted outbuilding, have left its character largely intact.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to Jess A. Baker, Texas state representative and legislative leader of the woman suffrage movement, who introduced several suffrage amendments. It is also a high-style example of Queen Anne architecture with Neoclassical influences, reflecting the prosperity of Granbury's post-railroad boom.
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 05001401, listed December 6, 2005. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 226 E. Pearl St., Granbury |
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| County | Hood County |
| Listed | December 6, 2005 |
| Reference number | 05001401 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1905 - 1955 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian/Queen Anne; Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals/Classical Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition with a high degree of integrity; rehabilitated in 1998-1999. Current functions are single dwelling and hotel. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.44439, -97.78596 (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 05001401.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107320452
- This listing as JSON
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