Details for David Barker House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010603

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Marker Number 10603
Atlas Number 5201010603
Marker Title David Barker House
Index Entry Barker, David, House
Address 121 E. 16th St.
City Houston
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 268296
UTM Northing 3299023
Subject Codes Four Square (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; municipal official
Marker Year 1991
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Constructed in 1910, this was the home of prominent business, civic, and political leader David Barker (1868-1962). The house was completed during Mr. Barker's third year as mayor (1907-1913) of Houston Heights. Outstanding features of the American four-square style house include its wraparound porch with Tuscan columns and denticulated cornice; gabled dormer centered over the facade; and front entry with transom and sidelights. The home remained in the Barker family until 1971. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

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