railroads; houses, residential buildings; design and construction; English immigrants/immigration
Marker Year
1976
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
200 Gregg Street, Big Spring
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
16" x 12"
Marker Text
Joseph Potton (1847-1920), a native of England and master mechanic for Texas & Pacific Railroad, built this Victorian residence in 1901. Designed by the Fort Worth firm of S. B. Haggart and Son, the house was constructed of Pecos sandstone with iron pillars and zinc gable decorations. Potton, a school board trustee, and his wife occupied the home after he retired in 1912 and often entertained here. Later their daughter, Mrs. Henry R. Hayden, and her family resided here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976.
