House at 804 Siegfried
Why it's listed
This one-story bungalow at 804 Siegfried in Victoria, Texas, was built around 1915 in Green's Addition, the only old residential development across the Guadalupe River. It is a wood-frame house with weatherboard siding, a composition shingle hip roof with box eaves and pressed metal along the ridges, and wood double-hung windows with six-over-six lights. The plan is asymmetrical, with a four-bay porch inset in the southeast ell, lattice porch supports, hip and shed dormers and an irregular eave line. It was listed for its architecture. The unusual form is thought to have roots in the northeast, since the developer, Erik Green, came from Providence, Rhode Island. Its multiple textures and unusual shape distinguish it from the local bungalows. It is also one of only a few houses in Green's addition that remain unaltered. The house is in good condition and is still used as a residence.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites architectural significance for its unusual bungalow form, thought to have conceptual roots in the northeast because developer Erik Green came from Providence, Rhode Island. Its mix of textures and irregular form set it apart from local bungalows. It is one of a few houses in Green's addition to remain unaltered.
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 86002574, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 804 Siegfried, Victoria |
|---|---|
| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002574 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Bungalow |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and still in residential use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79172, -97.01681 (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 86002574.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002459
- This listing as JSON
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