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Scripture-Deavenport House

Denton, Denton County

Marker Text

The original part of this house was built in 1885-86 for local grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie (Brown). It was later owned by Robert Hann, a merchant and civic leader. Constructed as a Victorian residence, it was remodeled and enlarged about 1912 during the ownership of banker B. H. Deavenport. The mission revival changes were completed by M. B. Whitlock, a local contractor, and feature a decorative rose window on the third floor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Marker Details

Address 819 West Oak
Location Description on S. side of W. Oak between Mounts Ave. and Fulton St.
Marker # 4617
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Mission (Architectural style); markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 33.215497, -97.141171

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