The Castle - Castle Heights Historic District - Waco, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 32.019 W 097° 09.470
14R E 674891 N 3490216
A Gothic stone structure modeled after a small German castle along the Rhine River. The house is made of white sandstone and small amounts of limestone. The house has three stories and a basement.
Waymark Code: WMXGVZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2018
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NRHP Nomination Form
"Castle Heights has its origins in a Gothic style house known locally as The Castle. Stonemason John Tennant (1836-1907), responsible for Waco landmarks such as the Padgitt Building and the Provident Building, as well as stone bridges in the area for the Texas Central Railroad, began the house in 1890 on a rise southwest of the historic commercial district.
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"The house was eventually completed for businessman Alfred Abeel (1845-1922) with plans drawn by Waco architect Roy Lane (1884-1956). The house is built of sandstone with limestone detailing. Interior materials include marble and mahogany. The prominent landmark became the focal point and inspiration for the Castle Heights neighborhood in the 1920s."