The Prew House
N 32° 24.347 W 099° 29.383
14S E 453947 N 3585521
Texas Historical Marker at the Prew House, providing some background on this beautiful Victorian home and the man who built it.
Waymark Code: WM119VY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2019
Views: 11
Marker Number: 5406
Marker Text:
Typically Victorian in style. Built in 1906 by Frank X. Prew, who emigrated from Wisconsin in 1889, desiring to live in a young country. He began a small farm and worked on railroad.
Structure is mainly pine. The oak wainscoting downstairs has decorative beading, as does woodwork on windows and doors. Gingerbread trim appears on front gable. Old water well and food-storage cellar are still in good condition.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1970
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