Straus House
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About Straus House
Straus House, at 400 Cedar, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 12, 1985. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 200 other Texas listings. It was listed as part of Cedar Hill Texas MRA. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
400 Cedar, Cedar Hill · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.
Memories of Straus House
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Questions about Straus House
Is Straus House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 12, 1985 (Register number 85001495).
Is Straus House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Dealey Plaza Historic District, 15.7 miles away.
Can you visit Straus House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Straus House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40968700 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.