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

Brownwood Harvey House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

1. Brownwood Harvey House Marker

An additional marker notes that the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Inscription. Built in 1914 immediately east of the Brownwood Santa Fe Railroad Depot, this was one of a series of restaurants operated along the Santa Fe line by the Fred Harvey Company, product of railroad agent Fred Harvey's idea to provide superior food and lodging for travelers. The Harvey House was popular from its opening day. The restaurant and hotel closed in 1937, but reopened to serve military personnel when Camp Bowie was established in World War II. It closed permanently in 1945 as passenger railroad travel declined in the era of prosperity following the war. Typical of railroad structures built in the southwest during this period by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, the structure features elements of the Spanish Mission Revival style with its red tile hipped roof and decorative brackets.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11768.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 31° 42.963′ N, 98° 58.794′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is on East Depot Street 0.1 miles east of South Greenleaf Street. Adjacent to the Santa Fe Passenger

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Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 E Depot Street, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brownwood Santa Fe Passenger Depot (a few steps from this marker); Old Gray Mare Band (a few steps from this marker); Brooke Smith (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Mollie W. Armstrong (approx. 0.3 miles away); J. A. Walker House (approx. 0.3 miles away); R. B. Rogers House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Dr. John David Robnett (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Noah Turner Byars (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Brownwood Harvey House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. Brownwood Harvey House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 267 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.