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An outstanding example of Eastlake-Victorian architecture, started about 1891, completed in 1893, by J.E. Downes, prominent local businessman. Much of the material in the structure was imported from other states. Downes lived in the house until 1910, and sold it the next year to Armistead Albert Aldrich (1858-1945), distinguished civic leader and historian, who resided here until his death. The Aldrich family still occupies the house.
Downes, J.E. is a historical marker in Crockett, Houston County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3211, -95.4565 near Crockett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Crockett Hotel (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mayes, William Elbert, First National Bank of Crockett, and Crockett.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225011095. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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