Latimer, William and Etta, House
Why it's listed
Located at 707 Sherman in Paris, Texas, this wood-frame house began around 1900 as a two-story Queen Anne residence with a round tower and a two-tiered entrance porch with a gable. After the 1916 Paris fire, which the house survived, it was modernized so that it would be compatible with the newer homes being built around it. A Bungaloid wraparound porch was added before 1920. The result is a main block with lateral gables, a hip roof and paned one-over-one windows, blending Classical Revival and Bungaloid features. William D. Latimer, an investor, lived here for many years. The house is prominently sited on a corner lot and is larger than the older homes around it. Its listing rests on its local architectural importance as a noteworthy hybrid. The house remains in good condition and continues to serve as a residence, with only a recent lattice addition on the 7th Street side.
Significance in brief: The house was the longtime home of investor William D. Latimer and survived the 1916 Paris fire. It was modernized soon afterward to fit in with newer homes nearby, producing a noteworthy hybrid of Classical Revival and Bungaloid features. Its significance is local and rests on architecture.
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 88001930, listed October 26, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 707 Sherman, Paris |
|---|---|
| County | Lamar County |
| Listed | October 26, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001930 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival/Bungaloid influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is good and the house is still used as a residence. Porch lattice on the 7th Street side was added at an unknown, recent date. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.65862, -101.48833 (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 88001930.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001167
- This listing as JSON
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