Marker Number |
6205 |
Atlas Number |
5085006205 |
Marker Title |
J. D. Stiff Home |
Index Entry |
Stiff, J. D., Home |
Address |
520 W. Hunt St. |
City |
McKinney |
County |
Collin |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
721874 |
UTM Northing |
3675747 |
Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; Queen Anne (Architectural style) |
Marker Year |
1986 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
520 West Hunt Street McKinney |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text |
John David Stiff (1853-1909) and his wife Blanche (Duer) (1866-1950) built this residence in 18934, the same year the first of their two children was born. A merchant, stiff owned a dry goods business on the town square. His home features influences of the Queen Anne style. Interesting elements include the paired dormers and the fish scale shingling. Members of the Stiff family owned the house until 1971. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986 |