Details for W. H. Stark House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5361011519
Data
Marker Number | 11519 |
Atlas Number | 5361011519 |
Marker Title | W. H. Stark House |
Index Entry | Stark, W. H. |
Address | 611 W Green Ave |
City | Orange |
County | Orange |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 429217 |
UTM Northing | 3329277 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Queen Anne (Architectural style); pioneers; Eastlake |
Marker Year | 1976 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Eastlake detailing decorates the porches and gables of this ornate Queen Anne style residence, built in 1893-94 for William Henry (1851-1936) and Miriam (Lutcher) (1859-1936) Stark. A financial and industrial pioneer, Stark headed several lumber and petroleum companies. His son H. J. Lutcher Stark (1887-1965) was noted for his cultural and educational philanthropies. Both men served as regents of the University of Texas. The Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation restored the house. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976 |