Wilbur Cherry House - East End Historic District - Galveston, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 29° 18.350 W 094° 47.123
15R E 326602 N 3243192
Historic house in the East End Historic District in Galveston, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM8DDT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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The Wilbur Cherry House at 1602 Church was built 1852-54. The house is typical of the less pretentious Greek Revival houses in Texas. The Cherry House is a two-story house with heavy braced-framed structure with weatherboard siding.

Wilbur Cherry was a native of New York, he was a veteran of the Texas Revolution. He was a pioneer newspaper man in Texas.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): East End Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
1602 Church Galveston, Texas

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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