Hauschild, George H., Building
Why it's listed
Located at 206 N. Liberty in the northeast part of downtown Victoria, Texas, this two-story brick commercial building dates to 1914. Architect Jules Leffland designed it for George H. Hauschild's cigar manufacturing business, and Eugene Tuttle served as contractor. It replaced a small frame structure, and the upper floor was originally used as living quarters, while Hauschild also operated a ranch in the Victoria area. The rectangular, flat-roofed building has a symmetrical five-bay west facade with fixed display windows on the ground floor and double-hung wood windows above. Segmental arches and a continuous brick string course mark the second-floor windows. A three-part raised parapet carries an inscription in each panel, and a denticulated brick cornice and a suspended metal canopy complete the front. It was recognized for its architecture and its connection to local commerce. It is in good condition after a recent rehabilitation and is used as offices.
Significance in brief: It is significant for its architecture and its role in local commerce. Jules Leffland designed it for George H. Hauschild's cigar manufacturing business, replacing a small frame structure. The upper floor served as living quarters.
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 86002530, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 206 N. Liberty, Victoria |
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| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002530 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jules Leffland (architect); Eugene Tuttle (contractor) |
| Architectural style | Commercial building; vernacular |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition good; recently rehabilitated; present use offices. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.80002, -97.00436 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 86002530.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5540035
- This listing as JSON
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