Hubbard Home - New Boston, TX
N 33° 27.779 W 094° 25.136
15S E 368139 N 3703515
Built in 1904, the Hubbard Home is at 108 Magnolia St, New Boston, TX. A Texas Historical Marker notes its Victorian architecture and the accomplishments of its builder, Robert M. Hubbard.
Waymark Code: WMQQ5Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2016
Views: 4
The house is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and the 1967 historical marker provides some background:
Built 1904 for owner Robt. M. Hubbard. Bayard Witt, architect.
Victorian styling, with eight irregular-size gables; leaded glass in bay window.
Distinguished visitors have included statesmen and business and social leaders of Texas.
Owner R.M. Hubbard was named to Texas Highway Commission in 1918 by Governor W.P. Hobby. He served as chairman until 1925, and was influential in raising highway department standards.
An addendum plate provides a brief update:
Magnolia House
Purchased Feb. 1972
By Mr. & Mrs. L.P. Sturgeon
Remodeled 1973-74
Ann Bintliff French, Architect
Curtis H. Welborn, Contractor
Glenn Kitchens, Supervisor
Public/Private: Private
Tours Available?: No
Year Built: 1904
Web Address: Not listed
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