Details for Gohmert-Summers House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5123002197
Data
Marker Number | 2197 |
Atlas Number | 5123002197 |
Marker Title | Gohmert-Summers House |
Index Entry | Gohmert-Summers House |
Address | 606 Terrell Street |
City | Cuero |
County | DeWitt |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 665984 |
UTM Northing | 3220538 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); design and construction; German immigrants/immigration; markets, merchantiles |
Marker Year | 1972 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 606 Terrell Street, Cuero |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Typical of prospering 19th century city, this late Victorian house has fine details: imported leaded glass windows, metal "lace" trim, turned columns, Italian tile. Architect was A. O. Watson, Austin; Contractor, C. A. Fuess of Cuero. Built 1895 for Louis Gohmert (1859-1931) and wife Martha (Binder). Gohmert, who came as a boy from Germany, was secretary-treasurer of Breeden-Runge Wholesale Firm. House has been preserved since 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Summers, Jr. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 |