Alvin in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cummings - Smith House
Photographed By Chris Kneupper
1. Cummings - Smith House Marker
After the Galveston hurricane of 1900 destroyed his home, banker-investor Oscar Smith Cummings (1866-1941) hired contractors Booth and Bigler to salvage the materials and build this Victorian residence in 1900-01. Oscar Smith, owner of a local meat market, bought the dwelling when Cummings moved to Houston in 1904. Threatened with demolition in 1972, the house was purchased and restored by Mr. and Mrs. Hubert G. Howerton.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977
Erected 1977 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9550.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 29° 25.256′ N, 95° 14.869′ W. Marker is in Alvin, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Hill Street and West Lang Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 W Lang Street, Alvin TX 77511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Presbyterian Church of Alvin (approx. ¼ mile away); Nolan Ryan (approx. ¼ mile away); Birchfield - McCown House (approx. ¼ mile away); Old City Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles
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Photographed By Chris Kneupper
2. Cummings - Smith House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
