Shotguns at 1203-1205 Bob Harrison
Also known as: Site #24
Why it's listed
Two side-by-side shotgun houses at 1203-1205 Bob Harrison in East Austin date from about 1900. They are nearly identical, with single-door central entrances and gabled roofs. A generous gable rake return appears on the north elevation. Walls are board-and-batten, and the roofs are covered with corrugated iron. The front porches were replaced at an unknown date, and the buildings are in fair condition and used as rental housing. Both had been moved to this location by 1935, so no specific builder or original owner is known. Together with the shotgun at 1206 Canterbury, they are regarded as the two best surviving examples of their type in East Austin. They stand out for their unusually large scale, shown in their height, and for carpentry detailing at the eaves that makes unusual references to Classic Revival style. Their listing rests on this architectural value.
Significance in brief: With the shotgun at 1206 Canterbury, these are the two best surviving examples of the shotgun house type in East Austin. They are noteworthy for their unusually large scale and their height. Carpentry detailing at the eaves also makes unusual references to Classic Revival style.
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 85002284, listed September 17, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1203--1205 Bob Harrison, Austin |
|---|---|
| County | Travis County |
| Listed | September 17, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002284 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architectural style | Shotgun houses with Classic Revival detailing |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Residential rental use; physical condition fair; front porches replaced at an unknown date. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.27392, -97.72736 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85002284.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002336
- This listing as JSON
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