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