Taylor, J. H., House
211 N. Waddill, McKinney, TXMcKinney boasts numerous bungalow dwellings that were built between the 1910s and the late 1930s. This house, which is similar to the R.F. Newsome House at 609 Tucker, is one of the city's best examples. Its strong horizontal emphasis and stick brackets are typical of the style, but the two-story section is an unusual feature among McKinney's bungalows. It was built for J.H. Taylor, who farmed in nearby areas. He maintained ownership through the 1930s.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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