Page-Gilbert House
Why it's listed
Built in 1893 at the corner of Avenue G and East 40th Street in Austin's Hyde Park, this two-story brick house combines a plain, rectangular vernacular form with Queen Anne details. Its most distinctive feature is a two-tier corner porch shaped like a tower with a steep pyramidal roof, supported by turned-wood columns. Load-bearing brick walls, segmentally arched windows and a gable roof of standing-seam metal complete the design. Christopher H. Page, an English-born stonemason who worked as a subcontractor on the State Capitol, designed it and did the brickwork, with William John Sutor supplying the woodwork. It is believed to have been the only brick home in Hyde Park at the time, and it reflects the land company's requirement that buyers make significant improvements. It is the only remaining Austin residence known to have been occupied by Page. Later additions at the rear do not greatly affect its historic character. It was listed for local architectural significance.
Significance in brief: The house is an unusual example of a vernacular dwelling with Queen Anne design elements. It is believed to have been the only brick residence in Hyde Park when built, and one of two in the original subdivision, reflecting the land company's improvement requirements. It is also the only remaining Austin residence known to have been occupied by Page, a subcontractor on the State Capitol.
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 90001186, listed August 16, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3913 Ave. G, Austin |
|---|---|
| County | Travis County |
| Listed | August 16, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90001186 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1893 |
| Architect / builder | Page, Christopher H. (designer); Sutor, William John (contractor) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
|
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition despite a moderate level of alterations; still used as a single dwelling. Additions of one and two stories were made at the rear. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.30192, -97.72991 (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 90001186.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7124208
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.