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Nelson-Crier House

Round Rock, Williamson County

Marker Text

In 1854, Andrew J. and Hedwig Nelson of Sweden settled here. Hard-working in many businesses, Nelson (d. 1895) prospered. His widow and heirs had this house built by Page Brothers, Austin architects, 1895-1900. A son, Thomas Edward, and wife had Dallas architect Wilson McClure restyle Victorian facade to Classical Revival in 1931. Three generations of Nelsons lived here. In 1960, Eugene N. and Jean Crier Goodrich bought and renovated the mansion and named it Woodbine. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Marker Details

Address 405 E Main St
Location Description 405 E Main St
Marker # 9308
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Swedish immigrants/immigration; Classical Revival (architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 30.508073, -97.67458

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