Roberts, Nathan J. and Nancy, House
Also known as: 2792
Why it's listed
Built about 1920 on South Sixth Street in Abilene, this one-story brick house combines two architectural traditions. It has a central hall plan, a bellcast hipped roof, and a three-bay porch that extends east into a porch terrace. Tuscan columns on brick piers support the porch roof, with paired consoles above, and a bellcast hipped dormer holds casement windows divided by an unusual pulvinated mullion. A frame garage to the northwest also contributes to the historic setting. The house was probably built for Nathan J. Roberts, who lived there by 1921; his widow Nancy occupied it after his death in the early 1930s. It was listed for its architecture. The porch detailing recalls the Classical Revival popular before World War I, while the brickwork, massing and form follow the Bungalow style that spread afterward. That mix is uncommon among Abilene homes of the time, and the house has changed very little since it was built.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a good local example of early 20th century residential architecture that blends Bungalow and Classical Revival elements. Porch detailing reflects the pre-World War I Classical Revival, while the brickwork, massing and form reflect post-war Bungalow design. This combination is atypical in Abilene, making it one of the city's most unusual houses of the period. It remains virtually unaltered.
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 92000235, listed March 23, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1430 S. Sixth St., Abilene |
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| County | Taylor County |
| Listed | March 23, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000235 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1920 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow; Classical Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Remains in use as a single dwelling and is described as virtually unaltered, retaining its integrity. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.44410, -99.73972 (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 92000235.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107320245
- This listing as JSON
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