The Historic Bowers Mansion in Palestine, Texas. Texas History- Built in 1878 by merchant Henry A
The Historic Bowers Mansion in Palestine, Texas. Texas History- Built in 1878 by merchant Henry Ash, the house received an upgrade after Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers purchased the house in 1884. The Bowers hired architect-builder W. W. Wainright in 1886 to add the cupola, gazebo, circular galleries. In 1897, architect Charles Dunbar was hired for ornate renovations. The Bowers continued to enlarge and enrich the structure until 1921. Andrew L. Bowers, an International & Great Northern Railroad official, president of Palestine Salt & Coal Co., banker, mayor for 20 years, active in Anderson County oil discoveries, died in 1926. The Bowers family owned the house for 72 years. In 1970, the house was restored by Carl and H.R. Avera. The Bowers Mansion was recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1973. . . . . . . . . #andersoncountytx #palestinetx #historichouse #architecture #design #home #architecturelovers #homedesign #architect #historichome #oldhome #circaoldhouses #oldhouses #dreamhouse #oldhouselove #oldhouse #oldhousecharm #easttexas #etx #nature #texas #texashistory #travel #tx #woods -- source link
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