Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Steffens-Drewa House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
1. Steffens-Drewa House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Steffens-Drewa House
c. 1869
[marker two]
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places
1988
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 29° 17.551′ N, 94° 47.684′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue O and 27th Street, on the left when traveling west on Avenue O. Avenue O is one-way westbound. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2701 Avenue O, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Galveston Garten Verein (within shouting distance of this marker); Sealy and Mary Hutchings House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hutchings House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hutchings House (about 500 feet away); "The Cradle" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Silk Stocking Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ursuline Convent in the Civil War
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Regarding Steffens-Drewa House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The Steffens-Drewa House and its associated structures comprise a significant site in the history of late 19th- and early 20th-century Galveston. The original house was built in 1870 by Dr. Ferdinand Steffens, a German emigre and Galveston physician. The property contained both his residence and his office. His son-in-law, Edward Drewa, was a master craftsman and building contractor, and he, too, used the property both as residence and business. Drewa extensively enlarged and remodeled the house over the 20 year period from 1895 to 1914. Indeed, the house is a noteworthy architectural hybrid, incorporating Queen Anne, Bungalow, and Gulf Coast vernacular elements. The interior features outstanding examples of Drewa's plasterwork. Drewa also built the two rental houses next door in 1895-96; these are stylistically compatible and historically contributing. The Steffens-Drewa House remained in the family for 113 years, and the rental houses also remained in the family until 1944.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
2. Steffens-Drewa House, Marker Two
Also see . . . Steffens-Drewa House Complex (PDF). National Register nomination for the thee houses, which were listed in 1988. (Prepared by Betty Hartman and Kenneth Hafertepe; via National Archives) (Submitted on April 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
3. Steffens-Drewa House Markers
Marker one is on the lower left stairwell column, while marker two is on the right one. The house was built by Dr. Ferdinand Steffens.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
4. Steffens-Drewa House Complex (2705 Avenue O)
Edward Drewa, Steffens' son-in-law, built this rental house in 1895-96. It is jointly listed with the Steffens House on the National Register.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
5. Steffens-Drewa House Complex (2709 Avenue O)
Edward Drewa also built this rental house in 1895-96. It is jointly listed with the Steffens House on the National Register.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
6. Steffens-Drewa House Complex
These markers are on both rental houses. The top and bottom ones note they are on the Galveston Historical Foundation's historic homes tour, while the middle one marks each house as a survivor of a devastating hurricane in 1900.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
