McCauley, Robert H. and Edith Ethel, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1936 at the corner of Avenue A and West 45th Street in Austin's Hyde Park, this 1 1/2-story house is a brick-veneered, wood-frame example of Tudor Revival design. Asymmetrical massing, steeply pitched cross-gabled roofs, a massive chimney with inset panels, stepped arches at the entry portico and diamond-paned casement windows give it the style's characteristic look. A detached two-story garage/apartment clad in wood siding, probably built at the same time, also contributes to the property. Kenneth N. Sanders designed and built the house for contractor Robert H. McCauley and his wife Edith, under a $3,500 contract signed in 1936. Sanders worked as a draftsman for local lumber companies, and the house reflects the craftsmanship of builders in that setting. Constructed near the end of Hyde Park's peak building period, it remains virtually unaltered despite its position near a busy intersection, and was listed for its local architectural significance.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an outstanding local example of Tudor Revival architecture in Hyde Park. It has remained virtually unaltered since 1936 and shows fine brickwork and craftsmanship typical of builders working for local lumber companies in the 1920s and 1930s.
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 90001236, listed August 16, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 4415 Ave. A, Austin |
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| County | Travis County |
| Listed | August 16, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90001236 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1936 |
| Architect / builder | Sanders, Kenneth N. |
| Architectural style | Tudor 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 house is described as virtually unaltered. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Hyde Park Historic District |
| Coordinates | 30.31006, -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 90001236.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000839
- This listing as JSON
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