Proctor House
Why it's listed
Built around 1900 at 507 N. Glass in the original townsite of Victoria, Texas, this two-story wood frame house was designed by Jules Leffland for the family of Venable Bland Proctor. It reflects the Neoclassical Revival style in a restrained form. The symmetrical five-bay facade has a two-story flat-roofed porch with Doric columns and turned balusters on the upper level. Other details include a hip roof with a gabled ell and dormers, box eaves with crown molding, a frieze carved with festoons, and three interior brick chimneys with corbeled caps. Weatherboard siding covers the walls, and the windows are double-hung sash with operable shutters. A two-story frame carriage house with a hip roof and cupola remains on the property. Proctor was a principal in a prominent South Texas law firm, and the house was handed down to descendants who still own it and keep it in excellent order. Architecture and law are the two themes behind its recognition.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites architecture and law as areas of significance. The house is described as an understated example of Neoclassical Revival design. Its original owner, Venable Proctor, was a principal in a prominent South Texas law firm, and the home has stayed in the family.
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 86002544, listed December 6, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 507 N. Glass, Victoria |
|---|---|
| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 6, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002544 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jules Leffland |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Law, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is described as good; the residence is meticulously maintained and still used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 28.80277, -97.00717 (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 86002544.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7247525
- This listing as JSON
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