Jecker, E. J., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1910 at 201 N. Wheeler in Victoria, Texas, this two-story wood-frame house reflects the Neoclassical Revival style in a simplified local form. Praeger & Hull designed it and Bailey Mills built it. The house has an asymmetrical, modified L-plan, a hip roof with box eaves and a hip dormer, and weatherboard and wood shingle siding. A two-story wrap-around porch carries Ionic columns on the first level, grouped columns at the entry bays, and wood posts on box pedestals above. The primary entrance has a single door with a tripartite transom and leaded glass sidelights with an oval light. Windows are wood sash, double-hung, with one-over-one lights. The house was listed for its architectural character. Although the second level of the porch has been altered, few other changes have affected its integrity. It remains in good condition and is still used as a residence in a residential area of the original town site.
Significance in brief: It is presented as a good local example of a simplified Neoclassical Revival dwelling. Significance rests on its architecture. Despite alterations to the second level of the wrap-around porch, few changes have affected the integrity of the modified L-plan residence.
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 86002539, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 201 N. Wheeler, Victoria |
|---|---|
| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002539 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Praeger & Hull (architects); Bailey Mills (contractor) |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is described as good; the house is still used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79890, -97.00192 (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 86002539.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5321949
- This listing as JSON
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