| Marker Number |
5314 |
| Atlas Number |
5309005314 |
| Marker Title |
The Cottonland Castle |
| Index Entry |
Cottonland Castle, The |
| Address |
3300 Austin Ave. |
| City |
Waco |
| County |
McLennan |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
674889 |
| UTM Northing |
3490225 |
| Subject Codes |
agriculture, general; houses, residential buildings; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; design and construction |
| Marker Year |
1977 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
SE corner Austin Ave. and S. 33rd St. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Stone contractor John Tennant began this house in 1890, when Waco's cotton-based economy flourished. In 1906 Tennant sold the structure to Ripley Hanrick, a cotton broker, but it remained unfinished. With plans drawn by architect Roy Lane (1884-1956), "The Castle" was eventually completed in 1913 as a residence for businessman Alfred Abeel (1845-1922). Limestone detailing decorates the sandstone edifice. Fine materials such as marble and mahogany embellish the interior. The house later became a focal point for the Castle Heights area. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977 |
