Maddox, John W., House
Also known as: Site #7
Why it's listed
Built in 1884 at 1115 East 3rd Street in Austin, this Victorian house follows a central-hall, L-plan layout under a gabled roof and carries Italianate detailing. Brick piers support the structure. A front porch has turned columns and scrolled brackets, and a wide frieze at the eave is marked by ornate brackets on the main facades and the rear wing. Windows are four-over-four double-hung sash, and the arched double front door has a transom. Pointed, arched hoods trim the doors and windows. Tax records show it was built for John Maddox, a driver with the Texas Express Company. About ten years later O.J. Clements lived there and ran a meat market in a small frame building just northeast of the house. The house was recognized for its architecture. Its original plan survives without additions or porch enclosures, and only minor changes are noted: two removed chimney flues and modifications to the back porch.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an excellent, unusually elegant example of a Victorian L-plan residence. Unlike most such houses, its original plan is intact, with no additions or porch enclosures that changed its configuration.
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 85002293, listed September 17, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1115 E. 3rd St., Austin |
|---|---|
| County | Travis County |
| Listed | September 17, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002293 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899, 1900- |
| Architectural style | Victorian, L-plan with Italianate detailing |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in fair physical condition and still in residential use; described as remarkably intact. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.26133, -97.73188 (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 85002293.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002324
- This listing as JSON
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