Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
257 West Convent St.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021
1. 257 West Convent St. Marker
Located along the Walnut Branch Creek sits this Greek revival style home built in 1901. This house was designed by Wooley Architects of San Antonio and built by businessman J.T. Holmes. The original home had a 2 story L-shaped porch. The home has a summer kitchen, originally separated from the house, leaded glass windows, wood panel pocket doors, 10' ceilings and most of the original windows, doors and floors. The home is surrounded by centuries old live oak trees. Through the years this home was owned by several families including William Chambers, the creator of Fritos Bean Dip.
Erected by Seguin Historic Landmark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 29° 33.915′ N, 97° 57.994′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is on West Convent Street, 0.1 miles west of South Camp Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 257 West Convent Street, Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guadalupe High School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zies-Vivroux Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Baptist Church of Seguin (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021
2. 257 West Convent St. Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021
3. The view of the 257 West Convent St. Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
