Diebel-Hyak House
Why it's listed
Located at 501 S. Cameron on the eastern edge of Victoria's original townsite, this two-story wood-frame house dates to about 1900. It follows the I-house form, with a gabled roof, weatherboard siding and a rear ell. The symmetrical three-bay east facade has a centered two-story gabled entry porch, with balcony extensions on either side. Paired turned posts, a spindle frieze and a porch gable with paneled and jig-sawn ornament decorate the porch. Windows are wood sash, double-hung with two-over-two lights, mostly paired and framed with molded facings and crown molding. Jig-sawn exposed rafters appear at the roofline. It was listed for its architecture. It is regarded as an excellent local example of an I-house, and the carved tympanum is especially noteworthy. The jig-sawn and turned details further distinguish it. The house was recorded in good condition and remains a residence.
Significance in brief: The inventory form cites architecture as the basis of significance. It describes the house as an excellent local example of an I-house. It singles out the carved tympanum and the jig-sawn and turned porch details as especially noteworthy.
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 86002484, listed December 12, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 501 S. Cameron, Victoria |
|---|---|
| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 12, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002484 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular I-house with rear ell |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is described as good, and the present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79329, -97.00100 (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 86002484.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000666
- This listing as JSON
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