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City of Abilene, Texas

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145. 242 Beech St
This is a 2-story, 5-bay commerce/trade: Business building in the Prairie School style with Eclectic influences built in 1940. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a low hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice and one hip-roofed dormer. There are one offset left, side slope, stone chimney and two offset right, side slope, brick chimneys. Windows are unknown/obscured fixed. There is a single-story, full-span enclosed porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with arcaded arch brick posts.
Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 26 Tracking No. 26
146. 340 Beech St
This is a 2.5-story, 5-bay commerce/trade: Business building in the Tudor style with Tudor influences built in 1925. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a cross gable roof clad in original slate with box cornice. There are one side left, exterior, brick chimney and two side right, exterior, brick chimneys. Windows are replacement unknown/obscured fixed. There is a single-story, full-span veranda characterized by a shed roof clad in slate with arcaded arch brick posts. The original/significant owner is recorded as Will Minter. The property includes a Garage with apartment above that appears to contribute to its historic character.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 27 Tracking No. 27
147. 610 Beech St
This is a 1-story, 3-bay house in the No Primary Style style with Folk/Traditional influences built in 1890. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original wood siding. The building has a medium side gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with flush eaves. There is an enclosed porch characterized by a shed roof clad in asphalt shingles. Original shed style front porch has been enclosed for additional living space using board and batten siding. There are two small additions on the rear, forming a "U" Shaped dwelling. This was most likely a small saddlebag or hall/parlor type house. There is the possibility of restoration.
Not eligible/Non-contributing. Resource ID: 28 Tracking No. 28
148. 633 Beech St
This is a 1-story, 3-bay house in the Folk/Traditional style with Craftsman influences built in 1920. The foundation is piers. Exterior walls are original wood siding. The building has a low hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice. Windows are , 1/1 double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, full-span veranda characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof clad in asphalt shingles with round wood posts on square brick piers.
Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 29 Tracking No. 29
149. 704 Beech St
This is a 2-story, 3-bay house in the Prairie School style built in 1921. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original stucco. The building has a low hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles and one clipped gable dormer. Windows are original wood, 9/1 double-hung sashes. There is a full-span veranda characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with square stuccoed posts on square concrete block piers. The original/significant owner is recorded as James Harrison Parramore. The property includes a Garage with apartment above that appears to contribute to its historic character.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 30 Tracking No. 30
150. 726 Beech St
This is a 2-story, 3-bay house in the Prairie School style built in 1916. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick (primary) and original brick (secondary). The building has a medium side gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice. There is one side right, exterior, brick chimney. Windows are original wood, Chicago-light casements. There is a single-story, two-bay open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with short battered brick posts. The property includes a Garage with apartment above that appears to contribute to its historic character.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 31 Tracking No. 31
151. 750 Beech St
This is a 2-story, 3-bay house in the Prairie School style built in 1926. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a low hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with raked box cornice and one hip-roofed dormer. Windows are replacement aluminum, 1/1 double-hung sashes. There is an open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with square paired brick posts. The builder is recorded as W. K. Sinclair. The property includes a Garage with apartment above that appears to contribute to its historic character.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 32 Tracking No. 32
152. 772 Beech St
This is a 2-story, 4-bay house in the Prairie School style built in 1920. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a low hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice and one hip-roofed dormer. There is one offset left, side slope, brick chimney. Windows are replacement unknown/obscured, 1/1 double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with short battered brick posts on square brick piers. The property includes a Garage with apartment above that appears to contribute to its historic character.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 33 Tracking No. 33
153. 1625 Belmont Blvd
This is a 2-story, 5-bay house in the Prairie School style with Colonial Revival influences built in 1927. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a medium hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice and one hip-roofed dormer. Windows are original wood, 4/1 double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, corner wrap-around open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with short battered brick posts on square brick piers.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 35 Tracking No. 35
154. 1702 Belmont Blvd
This is a 1-story, 4-bay house in the Tudor style with Mission/Spanish Revival influences built in 1931. The foundation is piers. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a cross gable roof clad in original asbestos shingle. There is one off center in front, exterior, brick chimney. Windows are replacement vinyl, 6/1 double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, single-bay central portico characterized by a gable with arch roof clad in asbestos shingle with arched brick posts. A good example of the 1930-1950 ecclectic revival styles available through pattern books and kit homes. The property includes a Garage/apartment that appears to contribute to its historic character.
Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 36 Tracking No. 36
155. 1710 Belmont Blvd
This is a 2-story, 3-bay house in the Tudor style with English Cottage Revival influences built in 1941. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick (primary) and original half timbering (secondary). The building has a cross gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles. There is one off center in front, exterior, brick chimney. Windows are replacement aluminum, 1/1 double-hung sashes. There is a recessed corner open porch characterized by an integrated (under the main) roof with arched brick posts.
Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 37 Tracking No. 37
156. 1818 Belmont Blvd
This is a 2-story, 4-bay house in the Prairie School style built in 1930. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a medium hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice. There is one side right, exterior, brick chimney. Windows are original wood, 9/1 double-hung sashes. There is a full-span open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with paired brick posts on square brick piers. Porte Cochere filled in for 2 car garage in 1990s. The property includes a Garage with apartment above that appears to contribute to its historic character.
Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 38 Tracking No. 38
157. 1866 Belmont Blvd
This is a 1-story, 4-bay house in the Craftsman style built in 1930. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a cross gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with open cornice. Windows are original wood, Chicago/1 multipane casements. There is a single-story, three-quarter open porch characterized by a gabled roof clad in asphalt shingles with square brick posts.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 39 Tracking No. 39
158. 1826 Belmont Blvd
This is a 1-story, 3-bay ranch house in the No Primary Style style built in 1948. The foundation is concrete slab. Exterior walls are original limestone (primary) and original wood siding (secondary). The building has a hip and gable roof clad in modern asphalt shingles with box cornice. Windows are original wood, horizontal 2/horizontal 2 double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, recessed open porch with decorative decorative metal posts.
Eligible as contributing resource.
159. 4090 Benbrook St
This is a 1-story, 3-bay house in the Mid-Century Modern style built in 1950. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original stone veneer. The building has a shed roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice. Windows are original wood, multi-light casements. There is a platform/stoop.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 40 Tracking No. 40
160. 208 Berry Ln
This is a 2-story, 3-bay house in the Folk/Traditional style with Late Victorian influences built in 1907. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original wood siding. The building has a hipped gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with box cornice. Windows are original wood, 1/1 double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, wrap-around open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with turned wood posts. Four over four with projecting gables and a bay window on the second floor. The builder is recorded as Zachariah Taylor Adams.
Individually eligible. Resource ID: 41 Tracking No. 41
161. 5410 Buffalo Gap Rd
This is a 1.5-story, 5-bay religion: Church-Related Residence building in the Craftsman style built in 1929. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick veneer (primary) and original wood siding (secondary). The building has a cross gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles. Windows are replacement vinyl, Prairie style grid/1 grouped dh sash. There is a single-story, corner wrap-around open porch characterized by a gabled roof clad in asphalt shingles with battered wood posts on square brick piers.
Individually eligible/. Resource ID: 42 Tracking No. 42
162. 1403 Butternut St
This is a 1-story, 2-bay rectangular commercial building in the Moderne style with Moderne influences built in 1941. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a flat with parapet roof clad in an undetermined material. Windows are original steel, multi-light fixed.
Individually eligible. Resource ID: 45 Tracking No. 45
163. 441 Butternut St
This is a 2-story, 3-bay one-part commercial block commercial building in the Mission/Spanish Revival style with 19th Century Commercial influences built in 1926. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick veneer. The building has a flat with parapet roof clad in an undetermined material. Windows are original wood, 1/1 grouped dh sash.
Individually eligible/. Resource ID: 43 Tracking No. 43
164. 774 Butternut St
This is a 2-story, 3-bay social: Civic building in the Prairie School style built in 1925. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a high hip roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles. Windows are original wood, 9/1 double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with square brick posts. The builder is recorded as George McDaniel.
Individually eligible/. Resource ID: 44 Tracking No. 44
165. 1600 Campus Court Dr
This is a 3-story, multiple-bay U Shaped Massing commercial building in the Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical style with Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical influences built in 1929. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original stone (primary) and original stucco (secondary). The building has a flat with parapet roof clad in an undetermined material. Windows are original wood, multi/multi double-hung sashes. Wings added in 1950's The architect is recorded as Nichols & Cambell. The developer is recorded as ACU. The original/significant owner is recorded as ACU.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 2 Tracking No. 2
166. 1625 Campus Court Dr Abilene Christian University
This is a 2.5-story, 7-bay rectangular commercial building in the Italianate style with Romanesque Revival influences built in 1929. Exterior walls are original stone (primary) and original brick veneer (secondary). The building has an arched roof. Windows are original, 1-light fixed. The architect is recorded as Nicholl & Cambell. The developer is recorded as Abilene Christian University.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 1 Tracking No. 1
167. 1755 Campus Court Dr Abilene Christian University
This is a 2-story, 3-bay rectangular commercial building in the Renaissance style with Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical influences built in 1929. Exterior walls are original stone (primary) and original brick (secondary). The building has a flat with parapet roof. Windows are replacement wood, 12/12 double-hung sashes. The developer is recorded as ACU. The original/significant owner is recorded as Abilene Christian University.
Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 3 Tracking No. 3
168. 102 Cedar St
This is a 1-story, 5-bay rectangular commercial building in the Art Deco style with Art Moderne influences built in 1925. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a flat with parapet roof clad in replacement rubberized/asphalt composite. This former automobile repair shop has found a new life as the National Center for Illustrated Childen's Literature. The gargage doors were replaced and the interrior modified.
Individually eligible/Eligible as contributing resource. Resource ID: 46 Tracking No. 46