Scripture - Deavenport House
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
N 33° 12.928 W 097° 08.471
14S E 673231 N 3676713
Located on the wall near to the front door of the house.
Waymark Code: WM7Y4Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member DunnYet
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Marker Number: 4617

Marker Text:
The original part of this house was built in 1885-86 for local grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie (Brown). It was later owned by Robert Hann, a merchant and civic leader. Constructed as a Victorian residence, it was remodeled and enlarged about 1912 during the ownership of banker B. H. Deavenport. The mission revival changes were completed by M. B. Whitlock, a local contractor, and feature a decorative rose window on the third floor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

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