houses, residential buildings; Queen Anne (Architectural style); design and construction
Marker Year
1981
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
523 W. Hunt St., McKinney
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion and Plate
Marker Text
Designed by Putnam Russell, an architect from New York, this house was constructed in 1889 for local merchant Morris Aron and his wife Henrietta. In 1897 the home was purchased by Plummer and Josie Harris and it remained in their family until 1951. The Queen Anne styling features intricate ornamentation and a corner turret with a bell-shaped roof. The interior includes ornate woodwork and marble detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980***