McNamara-O'Connor House - Victoria, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 28° 48.143 W 097° 00.407
14R E 694528 N 3187722
A Gothic Revival erected by William J. McNamara in 1876, now a museum with many original furnishings.
Waymark Code: WM1FR9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 16

McNamara was an Irish immigrant, settling in Port Lavaca before moving on to Victoria. Here he became a successful cotton and hide dealer and, eventually, a city councilman.

McNamara's small home is described as a 'Greek Revival with Victorian accents,' but actually looks more Gothic. The house features the typical, simple Greek Revival floor plan -- a few rooms flanking a central hall. Like many early homes, the kitchen and dining room are detached, almost forming a wing. The structure has been restored into a museum, with mostly original furnishings in three rooms.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1pm-5pm. Admission: $2.

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References:

  • Historic and Architectural Resources of Victoria, Texas Historical Commission, 1986
  • McNamara Museum

Street address:
502 North Liberty
Victoria, TX USA


County / Borough / Parish: Victoria County

Year listed: 1986

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Residence

Current function: Museum

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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