About this property
The William Sydney Porter House is a historic structure in Downtown Austin, Texas. William Sydney Porter, better known as the author and short story writer O. Henry, lived there between 1893 and 1895. The Porter house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1973.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001979. It was listed on June 17, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Porter, William Sidney, House listed on the National Register?
Porter, William Sidney, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Porter, William Sidney, House?
Porter, William Sidney, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Porter, William Sidney, House?
The period of significance for Porter, William Sidney, House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
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