Details for Frank Kell Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5485002049
Data
| Marker Number | 2049 |
| Atlas Number | 5485002049 |
| Marker Title | Frank Kell Home |
| Index Entry | Kell, Frank Home |
| Address | 900 Bluff, |
| City | Wichita Falls |
| County | Wichita |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 546539 |
| UTM Northing | 3752051 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style); Business topics, general; design and construction |
| Marker Year | 1980 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 900 Bluff, Wichita Falls |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | Native Texan Frank Kell (1859-1941), in partnership with his brother in law Joseph A. Kemp, became a prominent area businessman and civic leader. His developments in the grain business, banking, real estate, and railroad construction helped make Wichita Falls the economic center of the region. In 1909 he had this classical revival house built for his family. Designed by the firm of Jones and Orlopp, it was owned by descendants of Frank Kell for over 70 years. (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980.) |