Camp, William and Medora, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1914 at 2620 Church Street in Greenville, Texas, this 2 1/2-story red brick house was designed in the Classical Revival style for bank president William R. J. Camp and his wife Medora. It sits at the head of St. John Street, and its portico can be seen from 17 blocks away. A full-width giant-order portico with eight columns, white trim and a hipped roof give the exterior a Georgian Revival flavor. Inside, the emphasis shifts to Arts and Crafts details such as leaded-glass windows, mock beams and a tiled chimney piece. Camp replaced an 1873 house on the site, which was moved to the rear of the lot. The Camps sold the house in 1925, and it was later divided into apartments during World War II. After years of decline, rehabilitation began in 1975. The house is considered the most substantial and intact example of its style in Greenville and a local survivor among lost neighboring mansions.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is perhaps the most substantial and intact early 20th-century Classical Revival residence in Greenville. It pairs a grand classical exterior with Arts and Crafts interior elements. It also has a dramatic site at the head of St. John Street and survives when many of the area's large houses have been destroyed.
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 88002130, listed November 14, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2620 Church St., Greenville |
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| County | Hunt County |
| Listed | November 14, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002130 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- (specific date 1914) |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence in excellent condition, recently rehabilitated; a brick garage to the west was recently demolished. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.14299, -96.10777 (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 88002130.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107321495
- This listing as JSON
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