Woodhouse House
Why it's listed
Built in 1909, this two-story wood-frame house at 609 N. Wheeler in Victoria, Texas, was constructed by contractor Clement Acree for Harry G. Woodhouse. It sits in a residential area in the northeast quadrant of the original townsite. The house follows the Neoclassical Revival style, with a hipped roof, a hipped dormer, wide overhanging box eaves and weatherboard siding. A two-bay, two-story porch with a hipped roof and a gabled pediment over the entry carries tapered box columns on the first level and Ionic columns on the second. The off-center entrance has a leaded, beveled glass transom and sidelights, and a two-story window bay with angled corners projects on the south side. A restoration finished in 1983 returned the house to good condition, and only minor cosmetic changes and sympathetic rear additions are noted. It was recognized as one of Victoria's premier early twentieth century dwellings with classical detailing, notable for its glasswork and porch. It was originally residential and is now used commercially.
Significance in brief: The house is noted as one of Victoria's premier examples of an early twentieth century dwelling with classical detailing. It is especially noteworthy for its beveled glass transom and sidelights and its large two-story porch. Restoration completed in 1983 returned it to this standing.
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 86002481, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 609 N. Wheeler, Victoria |
|---|---|
| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002481 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Contractor Clement Acree (architect N/A) |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition good; minor cosmetic changes and sympathetic additions to the rear; restored 1983; present use commercial. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.80287, -96.98996 (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 86002481.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002440
- This listing as JSON
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