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Prew House

Clyde, Callahan County

Marker Text

Typically Victorian in style. Built in 1906 by Frank X. Prew, who emigrated from Wisconsin in 1889, desiring to live in a young country. He began a small farm and worked on railroad. Structure is mainly pine. The oak wainscoting downstairs has decorative beading, as does woodwork on windows and doors. Gingerbread trim appears on front gable. Old water well and food-storage cellar are still in good condition. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1970.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description intersection of Bluebonnet and N. 1st Street, Clyde
Marker # 5406
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.464704, -99.518896

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