| Marker Number |
7512 |
| Atlas Number |
5167007512 |
| Marker Title |
Lasker Home for Children |
| Index Entry |
Lasker Home for Children |
| Address |
1019 16th St. |
| City |
Galveston |
| County |
Galveston |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
326738 |
| UTM Northing |
3242712 |
| Subject Codes |
Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; orphanages |
| Marker Year |
1980 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
|
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
This two-story galleried Greek revival residence was built about 1870 by Galveston attorney Marcus C. McLemore (d. 1898). The Society for the Help of Homeless Children bought the home in 1901 for use as a charitable center. It was enlarged in 1912 with funds contributed by Morris Lasker (1840-1916), a local businessman. Changes included an expanded basement and an addition to the northwest corner. The house was named in honor of Lasker in 1913. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 |
