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William J. Killeen House

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

A bookkeeper for the Texas Cooperative Association, William J. Killeen built this residence about 1886. His family continued to live here following his death the same year. In 1899 the house was purchased by Dr. John Thomas Moore (1863-1951). A former educator, he later became a prominent physician, pioneering the medical use of radium in the Houston area. The two-story home has characteristics of the Greek revival and Victorian styles. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Marker Details

Address 1808 Avenue K
Location Description
Marker # 7506
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style); Victorian (architectural term)
Latitude, Longitude 29.300897, -94.7863

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