Weeks House
Also known as: Weeks' Mansion, The Market Place
Why it's listed
Built in 1924 at 2112 Kell Boulevard in Wichita Falls, this 15,000-square-foot mansion was commissioned by lawyer W. Fred Weeks, who made his first fortune in the North Texas oil boom. Architect J.F. Loucks gave it a Renaissance-inspired design with Tudor touches: vitrified red brick walls, a green slate roof, a columned stone portico on the east front and a porte cochere on the north. Inside, Italian walnut paneling, two-story stained glass windows and ornate plaster fireplaces set it apart from most Texas interiors. Weeks lost his fortune in 1931 and moved away. Later owners, including oilmen George LeBus and Charles Featherston, also gained their wealth from oil. Since 1949 the house has served commercial uses, including a dining club and offices, and a 1973 restoration returned much of it to its original appearance. Once part of a 12-acre tract, it now sits on under one acre beside apartments and a freeway.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a notable example of Second Renaissance Revival architecture, with some Tudor detailing and an unusually elegant interior. It also records the opulent lifestyle of oil-fortune families in a boomtown era of Wichita Falls history. Successive owners all made fortunes in the oil industry.
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 80004158, listed December 3, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2112 Kell Blvd., Wichita Falls |
|---|---|
| County | Wichita County |
| Listed | December 3, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80004158 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Builder: W. Fred Weeks; Architect: J.F. Loucks |
| Architectural style | Second Renaissance Revival, with some Tudor detail |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and in excellent condition; restored in 1973 and used commercially, with upper floors leased as boutiques and the basement as a restaurant. |
| Acreage | 0.8 |
| Coordinates | 33.89048, -98.52385 (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 80004158.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000508
- This listing as JSON
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