Rogers-Walkers Houses - Brownwood, TX
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NRHP listing is for two houses located at 701 and 707 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX. Coordinates given are for the 707 address.
Waymark Code: WMRE6D
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2016
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707 Center: This Colonial Revival residence was constructed in 1904-05 for R. B. Rogers (d. 1935), a prominent local merchant and an active church and civic leader.The elaborate styling of the home features a distinctive two-story balconied portico with massive Ionic columns. The third floor area originally served as a ballroom. Owned by members of the Rogers family until 1957, the house serves as a reminder of Brownwood's prosperity at the turn of the century.
701 Center: Brownwood businessman and civic leader J. A. Walker (d. 1944) built this home in 1901. A prominent Texas Baptist, he was an early benefactor to Howard Payne University. The Colonial Revival styling of the Walker home reflects his status as a leader in the community. Outstanding features include the ornate portico, wide wraparound veranda and intricate ornamentation. The house remained in the Walker family for over 75 years.
Street address:
701 and 707 Center Ave.
Brownwood, TX USA
County / Borough / Parish: Brown County
Year listed: 1982
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
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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