Magee, J. D., House - Abilene, TX
N 32° 27.180 W 099° 44.694
14S E 429988 N 3590893
The Magee House ("Rosetyme") is at 1910 N 3rd St, Abilene, TX, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It is noteworthy as an excellent example of Classical Revival architecture.
Waymark Code: WMVXBR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2017
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The Magee House is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and a 1971 Texas Historical Marker up front provides some background:
One of earliest fine houses in Abilene. Built 1903 in Colonial Revival style by Dr. Jefferson Davis Magee (1861-1935) and wife, Anna (Wilbanks). A native of Pike County, Miss., educated in East Texas and at the Louisville (Ky.) Medical College, Dr. Magee moved to Abilene (1902), had drugstore and extensive practice. His home was noted for its hospitality.
Built on an entire city block, structure was of oak lumber with lofty ionic columns of cypress.
Restored 1962-70 and preserved by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson.
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The Magee House has survived a fire in recent days, and at present it is the subject of restoration efforts by the Abilene Preservation League. Its future is up in the air, as emails to the League have gone unanswered.
Street address:
1910 N 3rd St
Abilene, TX USA
79603
County / Borough / Parish: Taylor
Year listed: 1992
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Vacant/Not in Use
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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