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August C. and Julia Richter Mansion

Laredo, Webb County

Marker Text

A native of San Antonio, August C. Richter (1863-1940) moved to Laredo in 1888. He acquired full ownership of an early fixed price department store, "El Precio Fijo." His wife, Julia, played a major role in the city's cultural and educational circles and introduced music to the Laredo public schools. This classical revival home, built for their family in 1906, features Ionic columns and first and second story wraparound porches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Marker Details

Address 1906 Houston St.
Location Description 1906 Houston Street
Marker # 234
Dedicated 1985
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 27.50732, -99.514414

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