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Cecil and Frances Brown House

Friendswood, Galveston County

Marker Text

Designed by Houston architect Henry A. Stubee and built in 1938, this was the home of local civic, church, and business leader Cecil Brown and his wife Frances. Both were from pioneer Quaker families. Mr. Brown was prominent in the Gulf Coast fig industry (1920s-1950s) and is credited with much of Friendswood's development. For many years after its construction, this French eclectic style house was the first and only brick residence in the Friendswood area. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997

Marker Details

Address 312 Friendswood Dr.
Location Description
Marker # 259
Dedicated 1997
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; women
Latitude, Longitude 29.528725, -95.201553

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