Details for Wipprecht House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507016361

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Marker Number 16361
Atlas Number 5507016361
Marker Title Wipprecht House
Index Entry Wipprecht House
Address 500 E. 29th St.
City Bryan
County Brazos
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 752057
UTM Northing 3396038
Subject Codes houses; design and construction; Queen Anne architectural style; women's topics; architects
Marker Year 2010
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location NE corner E. 29th Street and S. Houston Avenue
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size RTHL medallion and plate
Marker Text Designed in 1898 by Bryan architect George Washington Jenkins, this home was constructed for Julia Kapp Wipprecht, who was a well-known local philanthropist. Mrs. Wipprecht lived in the home until here 1919 death, after which her son, businessman Walter Wipprecht, moved with his family into the home. The house remained in the Wipprecht family until 1990, when it was sold by Walter's granddaughter. The two-story Queen Anne-style house features a cross-gabled plan, partial-width front porch, textured shingles, and decorative gable and eave detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2010

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