Hayter Office Building
Also known as: I.B.M. Building; Site No. 143
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Why it's listed
This two-story brick building at 112 E. Main Street in downtown Nacogdoches dates from about 1915. Its upper and lower floors are treated as distinct zones, which gives it the classification of a two-part commercial block. The most distinctive feature is a group of second-floor windows set beneath a single broad segmental arch outlined in cast stone or terra cotta, a motif repeated in the three-part parapet. Unlike most nearby commercial buildings, it lacks large display windows and instead has small double-hung windows on the ground floor, suggesting private offices rather than a shop. It housed the offices of local businessman Samuel B. Hayter. The building reflects commercial growth after the railroad arrived in 1883 and the westward spread of Main Street businesses. Its modest Tudor Revival detailing is somewhat rare locally, and it keeps a high degree of integrity despite a possible alteration to the recessed first-floor entry. The architect and builder are unknown.
Significance in brief: The building is nominated under Criterion C for architecture. Its band of second-floor windows under a broad segmental arch and its modest Tudor Revival detailing are somewhat rare locally. It also reflects early 20th century westward expansion of downtown and housed the offices of local businessman Samuel B. Hayter.
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 92000010, listed February 14, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 112 E. Main St., Nacogdoches |
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| County | Nacogdoches County |
| Listed | February 14, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000010 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1915 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Other: Two-Part Commercial Block (modest Tudor Revival detailing) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition with few physical changes; the form lists current use as commerce/trade (business). |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Nacogdoches Downtown Historic District |
| Coordinates | 31.60322, -94.65556 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 92000010.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107321679
- This listing as JSON
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