| Marker Number |
2059 |
| Atlas Number |
5355002059 |
| Marker Title |
French-Galvan House |
| Index Entry |
French - Galvan House |
| Address |
1513 North Chaparrel |
| City |
Corpus Christi |
| County |
Nueces |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
658097 |
| UTM Northing |
3076746 |
| Subject Codes |
Colonial Revival; houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year |
1986 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Heritage Park, 1513 North Chaparrel, Corpus Christi |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
27" x 42" |
| Marker Text |
Originally located at the corner of Waco and Comanche Streets, this colonial revival home was built in 1907-08 for the family of Asa Milton and Frances Garrett French. A.M. French (1850-1936), a native of New Hampshire, was a surveyor and civil engineer. He settled in Corpus Christi in 1882 after working on the construction of the Texas-Mexican railroad and became an active civic leader. The home was acquired by Rafael Galvan (1887-1966) in 1942. Galvan was a Corpus Christi policeman for 20 years and was a founder and charter member of the league of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). A prominent businessman as well, he also opened a popular ballroom. The home remained in the Galvan family for 40 years. The french galvan house is a two story structure with a wraparound gallery on each floor. The first story boasts ionic columns. The central dormer on the hipped roof features a palladian window and is surrounded by a balustrade. The classical ionic order is also featured at the front entryway. The Corpus Christi landmark was moved to this site in 1983. |
