| Marker Number |
4617 |
| Atlas Number |
5121004617 |
| Marker Title |
Scripture-Deavenport House |
| Index Entry |
Scripture-Deavenport House |
| Address |
819 West Oak |
| City |
Denton |
| County |
Denton |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
673233 |
| UTM Northing |
3676717 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; Mission (Architectural style); markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year |
1980 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
on S. side of W. Oak between Mounts Ave. and Fulton St. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| 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 |
