Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Maas House

By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019

1. The Maas House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A fine cypress structure with ornate woodwork, this house was built in 1886 by Maxwell (1845-1906) and Sarah Davis Maas for their family of nine children. A Galveston-born nephew of the musical composer Offenbach, Maas was a merchant and then county tax collector in 1904-06, selling the house in 1911 and scattering widely, the heirs are still represented in local civic leadership. In 1972 the house was restored by Mrs. Pat Berntsen.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Erected 1976. (Marker Number 7521.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings.

Location. 29° 18.152′ N, 94° 47.212′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of Sealy Avenue and 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on Sealy Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1802 Sealy Avenue, 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. Isabella Offenbach Maas Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonnentheil Home (within

The Maas House image. Click for full size.

By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019

2. The Maas House

shouting distance of this marker); Maud Moller House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trube House (about 500 feet away); Fredrick William Beissner House (about 600 feet away); Adriance-Springer House (about 600 feet away); Site of Galveston Seminary (about 700 feet away); William J. Killeen House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Regarding The Maas House. This home is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

The Maas House Yard Marker image. Click for full size.

By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019

3. The Maas House Yard Marker

About 4' wide, between sidewalk and curb

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.