Bratton, Andrew "Cap" and Emma Doughty, House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1895 at 310 East Broad Street in Mansfield, Texas, this one-story wood house began as a three-room L-plan dwelling. Andrew "Cap" Bratton, a local furniture maker and undertaker, likely built it for himself and his second wife, Emma Doughty Bratton. About 1910 a Craftsman-style porch with brick piers and square columns and a three-room rear addition were added. A sleeping porch was enclosed and enlarged about 1950. The front facade keeps a Queen Anne cutaway bay window with decorative pendants. The house is considered a good local example of the L-plan form and one of few in Mansfield to retain its integrity. It reflects the growth that followed the arrival of railroad service in 1885, when Mansfield was a farm trade center. The Bratton family occupied it for decades, and it stayed in the family until 1956. It was recognized for its role in the community's development between 1895 and 1950.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be a rare surviving example of middle-class turn-of-the-20th-century housing in Mansfield. It reflects the town's growth and community development after the railroad arrived in 1885. It also shows Queen Anne and Craftsman detailing, with compatible additions made about 1910 and 1950.
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 03000432, listed May 22, 2003. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 310 E. Broad St., Mansfield |
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| County | Tarrant County |
| Listed | May 22, 2003 |
| Reference number | 03000432 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1895-1950 |
| Architect / builder | Bratton, Andrew "Cap" (builder/owner) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian: Queen Anne; Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements: Bungalow/Craftsman |
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| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition with a high degree of exterior integrity; currently used as a single dwelling, after conversion to retail and office use in the 1980s. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.56294, -97.13882 (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 03000432.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002293
- This listing as JSON
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