Cash, W. A. V., House
Also known as: 4135
Why it's listed
Built around 1929 at 1302 Amarillo in Abilene, this two-story house combines a frame structure with brick veneer walls, a concrete foundation and a tile-covered hipped roof with a dormer. Its square plan, wide three-bay front porch, massive brick piers, deep eaves with paired consoles and a side porte cochere give it an imposing presence. A second-floor balcony and a gable eyebrow over the center bay relieve the symmetrical east facade. A two-story garage/apartment at the rear repeats the brick construction and cast stone sills. The house was listed as an example of Prairie School-influenced design, a style associated with Abilene's affluent residents during the city's 1920s growth. Few surviving examples have such fine workmanship and so little alteration. The earliest known owner was Dr. W.A.V. Cash, a physician and surgeon, who lived there with his wife Erma by 1929. By 1932 city directories show it owned by Mrs. Fannie Cohen, a widow.
Significance in brief: The house is nominated under Criterion C for architecture as one of Abilene's premier examples of Prairie School-influenced residential design. It shows noteworthy craftsmanship, especially on its porch, and remains virtually unaltered. It is also tied to the city's 1920s growth and its elite housing.
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 92000195, listed March 23, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1302 Amarillo, Abilene |
|---|---|
| County | Taylor County |
| Listed | March 23, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000195 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1929 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Prairie School |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and retaining its integrity; still used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.43594, -99.74710 (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 92000195.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107320269
- This listing as JSON
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