railroads; houses, residential buildings; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; design and construction; Praire School (Archictectural style)
Marker Year
1990
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
823 Forest Avenue, Asherton
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
18" x 28"
Marker Text
Designed by noted San Antonio architect Alfred Giles and built in 1910, this imposing structure was the home of Asher Richardson and his wife, Mary Isabelle (Belle). Richardson developed the town of Asherton, routing his railroad, the Asherton and Gulf Railway Co., through the city in 1905. Christened with a combination of the Richardsons' first names, the house has remained in the family for generations. An architectural hybrid with some prairie school style influences, Bel-Asher features native sandstone construction and large projecting eaves. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
