Wilcox, D. K. and Inez, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1913 at 1307 Olive Street in Georgetown, this two-story wood-frame house sits on a corner lot in a residential neighborhood southeast of the downtown business district and south of the Southwestern University campus. It has weatherboard siding, a hip roof with composition shingles, two interior brick chimneys, and double-hung wood windows. The west-facing entrance has a transom and sidelights with beveled glass divided into small squares and rectangles. An L-shaped porch wraps the south and west sides, with Doric columns on brick piers and a slat-wood balustrade. A wood-frame double garage stands on the lot. The house was recorded as a good example of an early twentieth century dwelling built by the Belford Lumber Company, and architecture is its main area of significance. It is also associated with D. K. Wilcox, part owner of Wilcox Bros. Book & Jewelry Store. It remains in residential use and is in good condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites architecture as the primary area of significance, calling it a good example of an early twentieth century dwelling built by the Belford Lumber Company. It also notes that D. K. Wilcox was part owner of Wilcox Bros. Book & Jewelry Store.
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 86000954, listed April 29, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1307 Olive, Georgetown |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | April 29, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000954 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Belford Lumber Co. (contractor) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as good; present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Olive Street Historic District |
| Coordinates | 30.63260, -97.66676 (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 86000954.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000708
- This listing as JSON
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