Details for Trube House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167011581
Data
| Marker Number | 11581 |
| Atlas Number | 5167011581 |
| Marker Title | Trube House |
| Index Entry | Trube House |
| Address | 1627 Ave I |
| City | Galveston |
| County | Galveston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 326617 |
| UTM Northing | 3242905 |
| Subject Codes | |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | This Danish castle-inspired home was built in 1890 by John Clement Trube, who came in his youth from Kiel, Denmark. His architect was Alfred Muller. A successful businessman, trube married Veronica Durst, an heir of early Texan Peter Durst; Family had nine children. "Castle" has withstood many gulf storms: Is still owned and occupied by members of Trube family. Solid brick structure has Belgian cement finish. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965 |