Details for Wipprecht House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507016361
Data
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 |