Northside in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
David Barker House
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
1. David Barker House Marker
Constructed in 1910, this was the home of prominent business, civic, and political leader David Barker (1868-1967) and his wife, Pauline (1878-1902). The house was completed during Mr. Barker's third year as mayor (1907-1913) of Houston Heights. Outstanding features of the American four-square style house include its wraparound porch with Tuscan columns and denticulated cornice; gabled dormer centered over the facade; and front entry with transom and sidelights. The home remained in the Barker family until 1971.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10603.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 29° 48.006′ N, 95° 23.814′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Northside. It is at the intersection of East 16th Street and Harvard Street, on the left when traveling east on East 16th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 East 16th Street, Houston TX 77008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Heights Church of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); Reagan Masonic Lodge No. 1037 A.F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . . David Barker House. Wikipedia (Submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
2. David Barker House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
