Collyns House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1906-07 at 315 West Twohig in San Angelo, this two-story house was constructed by C.W.B. and Pearly Collyns with financing from the Concho Building and Loan Association. It is a simple, boxy Colonial Revival design faced in red brick, with a hipped roof and hipped dormers. A small one-story entry porch has a full entablature and cornice carried on two pairs of Ionic columns, and the doorway has an elliptical fanlight and sidelights. A hipped porte cochere, also supported by Ionic columns, sits on one side, with a small masonry addition on the other. Windows are double hung with decorative muntins in the upper sashes, and unusual patterned window screens survive. Brick houses were uncommon in the city when it was built, and its classical features are well proportioned, which is the basis for its local architectural significance. The house remains on its original site in a historic neighborhood and is in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is significant locally for its architecture. It was one of few brick houses built in San Angelo at the time, and its classical features are well proportioned. It was financed by the Concho Building and Loan Association.
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 88002597, listed November 25, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 315 W. Twohig, San Angelo |
|---|---|
| County | Tom Green County |
| Listed | November 25, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002597 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is described as good, and the site is original, in a historic neighborhood. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 31.46622, -100.45103 (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 88002597.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107330897
- This listing as JSON
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