Eckert House (1985)

Oscar (1856-1927) and Martha Geissler Eckert (1871-1934), both German immigrants to the U.S., purchased this lot in 1910. Oscar and his brother Henry built this residence, except for the brickwork, completing the construction in 1911. Pressed tin is a dominant architectural feature of the house. It covers the roof as well as ceilings and some interior walls on the first floor. Eckert was a farmer who also worked as a tinsmith, windmill maker, and saloon keeper. The Eckerts had seven children. (1985) Since 1937 this house has been known as the Fairbanks residence. Mr. C. A. (Doug) Fairbanks was a grocer and realtor.

Eckert House is a historical marker in San Angelo, Tom Green County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Tom Green County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 130 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.4709, -100.4304 near San Angelo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Eckert House (historic place), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include House at 405 Preusser, House at 221 North Magdalen, and Shepperson House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5451001377. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.