Angelo Heights Historic District
Why it's listed
Angelo Heights is a residential neighborhood of 62 properties on the bluff above the North Concho River in San Angelo, Texas. Platted after 1905, it grew during the boom years when San Angelo became a rail-linked trading hub for West Texas, and again in the 1920s when nearby oil discoveries doubled the city's population. Residents included bankers, real estate men, oil lease dealers and ranchers, alongside owners of modest builder and mail-order plan houses. The result is a varied collection of Tudor Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, Bungalow, Prairie and vernacular Victorian homes. Notable examples include the Henderson House of about 1908-09, a Classical Revival residence with monumental columns, and the 1927 Dodson House, a brick design by Dallas architects Thomason & Swaine. Two large 1920s houses were built of adobe, an unusual choice for such a neighborhood. Consistent setbacks, mature trees and continuous maintenance give the district a cohesive character that has changed little since 1940.
Significance in brief: The district is significant for architecture, with good examples of most styles popular in San Angelo from the early 1900s through about 1930, with Tudor Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival the dominant styles. It also shows the growth of a subdivision during the city's boom years, with homes ranging from those of wealthy families to workers' houses. Uniform setbacks, mature trees and lack of commercial intrusion give it cohesion.
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 88002605, listed November 25, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Roughly bounded by Colorado St., the Concho River, Live Oak St., S. Bishop St., Twohig St., and S. Washington St., San Angelo |
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| County | Tom Green County |
| Listed | November 25, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002605 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1905-1938 |
| Architect / builder | Thomason & Swaine (Dallas architects, Floyd Dodson House at 208 South Park) |
| Architectural style | Mixed early 20th-century styles: Tudor Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Prairie, and vernacular Victorian |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Private residences in use; almost all structures are in very good condition and have been continuously maintained. 46 of 62 properties are contributing. |
| Acreage | 34 |
| Coordinates | 31.45525, -100.45611 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 88002605.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q56278620
- This listing as JSON
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