Brooks, William and Blanche, House - Forney, TX - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

A Texas Historical Marker for the house says:

Designed by Dallas architect Charles Alexander Gill and built on a lot received as a wedding gift from Yancy McKellar, this was the home of local business and civic leaders William A. and Blanche Brooks and their family. Built in the Queen Anne style in 1898, the home was remodeled and updated with Colonial Revival style elements in 1915. Prominent features include a round turret, intricately detailed chimneys, and a wraparound porch. Typical of the homes built in this area at the turn of the 20th century, the Brooks House is a significant part of Forney's architectural heritage.

The Texas Historical Commission's Database has more detailed information about the house. It goes into depth regarding the house's various revisions and upgrades, and also has some historical information about Mr. and Mrs. Brooks: (visit link)

Street address: 500 S Center St Forney, TX USA 75126 County / Borough / Parish: Kaufman Year listed: 1993 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Domestic Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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