Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Weisman-Hirsch House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023
1. Weisman-Hirsch House Marker
Inscription.
Weisman-Hirsch House. . Before department store owner Joe Weisman (1848-1918) married Lena Young in 1881, her father deeded this property to Weisman. The first home burned and this structure was built in 1901. The architect was C. G. Lancaster who also designed the Ginocchio Hotel. Later the Weismans' daughter Valerie and her husband Joe Nathan Hirsch (1883-1966) occupied the house. The Weisman-Hirsch residence was a social center for Jewish citizens of East Texas.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
. , 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1979
Before department store owner Joe Weisman (1848-1918) married Lena Young in 1881, her father deeded this property to Weisman. The first home burned and this structure was built in 1901. The architect was C. G. Lancaster who also designed the Ginocchio Hotel. Later the Weismans' daughter Valerie and her husband Joe Nathan Hirsch (1883-1966) occupied the house. The Weisman-Hirsch residence was a social center for Jewish citizens of East Texas.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1979
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10226.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 32.565′ N, 94° 22.053′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Avenue and Crockett Street, on the left when traveling north on South Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 South Washington Avenue, 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. Albert & Katie Van Hook House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Turner House (about 300 feet away, measured
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023
2. Weisman-Hirsch 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 66 times since then and 15 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.
