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Impressive views led Dr. Walter F. Hasskarl (1885-1965) to buy this site. Noted Houston architect Alfred C. Finn designed and local contractor J. R. Nix built this house in 1925. It presents a blend of Prairie School influence (horizontal composition and broad eaves) and the classical style (arched loggia, terrace, and screenwork). Dr. Hasskarl served as Washington County Health Officer for 51 years. The house remained in the Hasskarl family until 1992.
Hasskarl House-"Far View" is a historical marker in Brenham, Washington County, dedicated in 1994. It is one of 156 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 368 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1529, -96.3942 near Brenham. The nearest cataloged historic site is City of Brenham (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Giddings-Stone House, Becker--Hildebrandt House, and Giddings-Stone Mansion.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477008346. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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