Details for Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5203010163
Data
Marker Number | 10163 |
Atlas Number | 5203010163 |
Marker Title | Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House |
Index Entry | Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House |
Address | 615 N. Washington at Ginnocchio St. |
City | Marshall |
County | Harrison |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 371611 |
UTM Northing | 3602331 |
Subject Codes | Italian immigrants/immigration; houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | 1973 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Italian-American business leader Charles Ginocchio (1844-98) and wife Roxana settled in Marshall in 1871; built this home, 1886. Architect: C. G. Lancaster, designer of county courthouse. In Ginocchio household was a nephew, George J. Signaigo, whose parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Behn Cook, bought place in 1900, had Signaigos live with them until 1912, retained title until 1945. Owners since 1945: Grecian-Americans, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Pedison, ex-operators of Ginocchio Hotel dining room. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973 |