Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Adriance-Springer House
Photographed By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019
1. Adriance-Springer House Marker
This house was built in 1914 for the family of businessman John Adriance, who was instrumental in Galveston's early development. It was sold in 1929 to business and civic leader Oscar Springer, whose family continued to live here until 1960. Designed by L. S. Green, the house reflects a mixture of styles and features an entry portico with colossal Doric order columns, a craftsman style gable, wraparound porch, porte cochere, and arched basement.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9917.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 29° 18.098′ N, 94° 47.119′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Avenue J (State Highway 87) and 17th Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway Avenue J. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1703 Broadway, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trube House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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More about this marker. Marker is on the wall of the front porch
Regarding Adriance-Springer House. This home is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Photographed By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019
2. Adriance-Springer House
Photographed By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019
3. Adriance-Springer House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
