Details for Scripture-Deavenport House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5121004617
Data
| Marker Number | 4617 |
| Atlas Number | 5121004617 |
| Marker Title | Scripture-Deavenport House |
| Index Entry | Scripture-Deavenport House |
| Address | 819 West Oak |
| City | Denton |
| County | Denton |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 673233 |
| UTM Northing | 3676717 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Mission (Architectural style); markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year | 1980 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | on S. side of W. Oak between Mounts Ave. and Fulton St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | The original part of this house was built in 1885-86 for local grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie (Brown). It was later owned by Robert Hann, a merchant and civic leader. Constructed as a Victorian residence, it was remodeled and enlarged about 1912 during the ownership of banker B. H. Deavenport. The mission revival changes were completed by M. B. Whitlock, a local contractor, and feature a decorative rose window on the third floor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 |
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