Burcham House
Why it's listed
Built in 1906 at 1310 College in Georgetown, Texas, this two-story wood-frame dwelling has beveled wood siding, a cross gambrel roof with composition shingles, and broad eaves. The front faces north. Other features include an interior brick chimney, wood sash double-hung windows, and a single-door main entrance with a transom and sidelights. A one-story, two-bay porch wraps the south and east elevations in an L shape, resting on brick piers with a slat-wood balustrade; a secondary entrance with a transom opens onto it from the south wing. The house was designed by C.H. Page of Austin and built by Griffith Lumber Co. Its importance lies in architecture: it is one of only two known residences in the city from before 1935 designed by an architectural firm. Page also designed the Williamson County Courthouse, Mood Hall and St. John's Methodist Church. The house remains residential, is in good condition, and has rear additions. The nominated area is the south half of Block 4 of the Hughes Addition.
Significance in brief: The house is significant primarily for its architecture. It is one of only two known residences in Georgetown from before 1935 that were designed by an architectural firm. Its architect, C.H. Page, also designed the County Courthouse, Mood Hall and St. John's Methodist Church.
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 86000993, listed April 29, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1310 College, Georgetown |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | April 29, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000993 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | C.H. Page of Austin (architect); Griffith Lumber Co. (contractor) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is described as good, with rear additions; still in residential use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.63176, -97.67220 (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 86000993.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000562
- This listing as JSON
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