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One of distinctive structures of 19th century Texas. Sometimes called the "Wedding Cake House". Built 1878-1882 by B. J. E. Dietz at cost of $4,750 for Dr. James E. Lay, local physician and Civil War veteran. The architect was Victor Hugo, a French diplomat. Native stone walls are 18 to 24 inches thick. Wood used was cypress. Mansard roof. Windows of variant designs and sizes. Owned and preserved since 1948 by former Mayor M. I. Bozka. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968
Lay-Bozka House is a historical marker in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 96 historical markers documented in Lavaca County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4421, -96.9476 near Hallettsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is First National Bank of Hallettsville (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Galveston, Battle of, Hallettsville, and Lavaca County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5285005369. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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