Magee, J. D., House
Also known as: 684
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Why it's listed
Built about 1905 at 1910 North Third Street in Abilene, this two-story Classical Revival house has a boxy form, a hipped roof and wood siding. Its most prominent feature is a two-story pedimented portico with fluted Ionic columns, flanked by one-story porch wings that give the front a symmetrical look. The entrance has a leaded glass oval light, sidelights and a transom, and a matching door opens onto a balcony within the portico. Inside, the house follows a central hall plan. North Third Street drew some of Abilene's earliest and most successful businessmen and professionals, and by 1910 it was lined with large houses. Dr. Magee operated a drug store at North First and Pine streets. Few intact houses from Abilene's rapid growth in the early 1900s survive unaltered, and this house is considered one of the best examples. It is recognized as an outstanding local example of Classical Revival architecture. The architect and builder are unknown.
Significance in brief: It is nominated under Criterion C in the area of Architecture as an outstanding local example of Classical Revival design. It is one of the largest and most majestic historic dwellings in Abilene, with a two-story pedimented portico and giant-order Ionic columns. It also reflects the success of businessmen who built grand houses along North Third Street.
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 92000220, listed March 23, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1910 N. Third St., Abilene |
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| County | Taylor County |
| Listed | March 23, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000220 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1905 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current use is a single dwelling; the form says few alterations detract from its historic character. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.45310, -99.74299 (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 92000220.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107320223
- This listing as JSON
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