Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
R.W. Kindel House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023
1. R. W. Kindel House Marker
Inscription.
R.W. Kindel House. . Druggist R.W. Kindel (1847-1931) built this Second Empire-style Victorian home about 1881. The 20-inch-thick native stone walls were topped by a concave mansard roof. A coal furnace in the cellar with vents leading into each room provided an early form of central heating. In 1895 Kindel sold the structure to Jasper Haney. Other owners included W.F. Bowden, who enlarged the lower floor in the 1920s. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bass purchased the house in 1972.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975.
Druggist R.W. Kindel (1847-1931) built this Second Empire-style Victorian home about 1881. The 20-inch-thick native stone walls were topped by a concave mansard roof. A coal furnace in the cellar with vents leading into each room provided an early form of central heating. In 1895 Kindel sold the structure to Jasper Haney. Other owners included W.F. Bowden, who enlarged the lower floor in the 1920s. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bass purchased the house in 1972.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4155.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 32° 45.644′ N, 97° 48.139′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. Marker is at the intersection of West Spring Street and North Brazos Street, on the right when traveling west on West Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 W Spring Street, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
