Woodmen of the World Building
Also known as: Site No. 176
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Why it's listed
Rising three stories above its one-story neighbors on East Main Street in Nacogdoches, this brick building was erected about 1923 for the local chapter of the Woodmen of the World, a fraternal group organized in 1908. Members raised over $20,000, hired Moore Construction Company to build the structure, and contracted R. W. Parrish for the woodwork. The third floor served as the lodge, while the first and second floors were leased to businesses, possibly to help cover lodge expenses. The lodge met here until 1975. Designed as a two-part commercial block, the building has a darker, more expensive brick on its front, display windows at street level, and upper floors with projecting piers, vertical window muntins and a stepped parapet. These features give it a strong vertical character. Unusually unaltered compared with nearby buildings, it is regarded as one of the best local examples of early twentieth-century commercial architecture and as a prominent downtown landmark.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is an outstanding and remarkably well-preserved local example of early 20th century commercial architecture, notable for its strong vertical expression and its retained integrity. It also reflects downtown expansion along East Main Street and the growth of fraternal organizations in the city.
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 92000012, listed February 14, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 412 E. Main St., Nacogdoches |
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| County | Nacogdoches County |
| Listed | February 14, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000012 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1923 |
| Architect / builder | Moore Construction Company |
| Architectural style | Two-Part Commercial Block |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The structure is described as being in good condition, with few physical changes. Its current use is commerce/trade (business). |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Nacogdoches Downtown Historic District |
| Coordinates | 31.60252, -94.65386 (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 92000012.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8033103
- This listing as JSON
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