Vaden, W. C. and Kate, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1907 at 711 E. University in Georgetown, Texas, this one-and-a-half-story wood-frame house was constructed by the Belford Lumber Co. for Dr. W. C. Vaden, a professor. It has weatherboard siding, a gable roof, two interior brick chimneys with corbeled caps, and a stone pier foundation. An L-shaped porch with Ionic columns wraps the south and east sides, with a denticulated cornice, an inset balcony with wooden slat balustrade, imbricated shingles in the gable ends, and a fixed oval window. The entrance is a single door at the angled southeast corner. The house was listed for its architecture. It is described as a good example of an early twentieth-century dwelling, and its eclectic design is called unique in Georgetown. It was also among the first residences built by Belford Lumber Co. The house stands in a mixed commercial and residential area southeast of downtown, remains in residential use, and is in excellent condition despite rear additions.
Significance in brief: The form cites architecture as the primary area of significance. It describes the house as a good example of an early twentieth-century dwelling whose eclectic design makes it unique in Georgetown. It was also one of the first residences built by Belford Lumber Co.
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 86000952, listed April 29, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 711 E. University, Georgetown |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | April 29, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000952 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Belford Lumber Co. (contractor) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is listed as excellent, with rear additions; the house remains in residential use and has a modern garage. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.63354, -97.67009 (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 86000952.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002594
- This listing as JSON
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