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B. F. Williams House

Victoria, Victoria County

Marker Text

Victoria businesman, mayor and state legislator Benjamin F. Williams (1846-1916) built this home for his family in 1909. Designed by local architect Jules Leffland, the Classical Revival home features two-story front Ionic columns complemented by a side gable pedimented portico with matching one-story columns. Also of note are the distinctive balustrade on the balcony and the "widow's walk" from which the Guadalupe River may be viewed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Marker Details

Address 401 E. Murray Street
Location Description 401 E. Murray St., Victoria
Marker # 6581
Dedicated 1987
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code municipal official; state official; houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style); design and construction; local law enforcement officer
Latitude, Longitude 28.794502, -97.004889

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