Details for The Hockwald House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5203010180
Data
Marker Number | 10180 |
Atlas Number | 5203010180 |
Marker Title | The Hockwald House |
Index Entry | Hockwald House |
Address | 211 W. Grand Ave. |
City | Marshall |
County | Harrison |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 370854 |
UTM Northing | 3602091 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style); Victorian (architectural term); sports topics |
Marker Year | 1979 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | An orphan, Isaac ("Ike") Hockwald (1865-1956) came to Marshall in 1877 as the ward of Lionel Kahn. He joined Kahn's mercantile firm and became a prosperous businessman. Hockwald was a school trustee, member of several fraternal groups, and one of the organizers of the East Texas Baseball League. He and his wife Amelia (Raphael) built this Victorian residence in 1894-95. Classical revival detailing was added in 1912. The Hockwald family lived here until 1956. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978 |