Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Albert & Katie Van Hook House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023
1. Albert & Katie Van Hook House Marker
Inscription.
Albert and Katie Van Hook House. . Built about 1880 as a wedding present for Katie (Allen) and Albert Van Hook, this house was designed by Katie's father, architect N. S. Allen. Allen designed many of the important homes and businesses of Shreveport for forty years. The modified L-plan structure originally featured Italianate details at the gable ends, a widow's walk and double chimneys. It remained in the Van Hook family until the 1950s. A renovation project in the 1990s restored many of the home's outstanding features, including the porch, gingerbread trim and bay window.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999
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Built about 1880 as a wedding present for Katie (Allen) and Albert Van Hook, this house was designed by Katie's father, architect N. S. Allen. Allen designed many of the important homes and businesses of Shreveport for forty years. The modified L-plan structure originally featured Italianate details at the gable ends, a widow's walk and double chimneys. It remained in the Van Hook family until the 1950s. A renovation project in the 1990s restored many of the home's outstanding features, including the porch, gingerbread trim and bay window.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11978.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 32.591′ N, 94° 22.052′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Avenue and West Fannin Street, on the right when traveling south on South Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 S Washington Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Weisman-Hirsch House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Turner House (about 400 feet away, measured
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023
2. Albert & Katie Van Hook House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
