Muskogee in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
The Trumbo Home
Muskogee Oklahoma Historic Preservation Commission
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024
1. The Trumbo Home Marker
This home, at 1321 West Broadway, built in 1906 by A.C. Trumbo, is a replica of one of Mark Twains homes. Mr. Trumbo was the son-in-law of A.W. Patterson, and both men were pioneer bankers and promoters of Muskogee and early Arkansas River navigation. Together these two men provided the financing for Muskogees Convention Hall, scene of the Trans-Mississippi Congress of 1907. Private home no visitors.
Erected by Muskogee Oklahoma Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 35° 45.266′ N, 95° 23.079′ W. Marker is in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. It is on West Broadway Street near North 14th Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located near the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1321 West Broadway Street, Muskogee OK 74401, United States
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Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation and specifically in the Cherokee Nation. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Patterson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The George Murphy Home (about 400 feet away); The Coss Home (about 400 feet away); The Welch Home (about 400 feet away); The Hultquist Home (about 400 feet away); Thomas-Foreman House (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Highway Route through Muskogee (approx. Ό mile away); Marland Oil Gas Station (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Muskogee.
Regarding The Trumbo Home. National Register of Historic Places № 84003334.
From the National Register Nomination prepared by Claudia Craig,1/1983:Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 20242. The Trumbo Home (north/front elevation)The marker is located near the curb, on the west/right side of the entrance gate.
The Trumbo Home, constructed in 1906, was the residence of A.C. Trumbo, A.W. Pattersons son-in-law and co-founder of the Bank of Muskogee. Trumbo was president of the Muskogee Clearing House in 1909 and succeeded his father-in-law as president of the Bank of Muskogee in 1918. Featured in Oklahoma Homes; Past and Present, the Trumbos patterned the home after one of Mark Twain's homes in the East which they visited on their honeymoon. The home includes a number of Prairie style elements consisting of a central portion which rises slightly higher than the flanking wings, eaves which extend well beyond the walls to create a horizontal quality, brick and stucco extending walls which delineate the entrance and rear terrace, leaded glass sidelights flanking the entry door, and a floriated stained glass window which serves as the focal point of the facade.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Territorial Homes of Muskogee
Also see . . . A. C. Trumbo House (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The house was built in 1906 for Arthur C. Trumbo as a replica of one of Mark Twain's houses and(Submitted on October 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a two-and-a-half-story house that is approximately 60 feet by 100 feet in size. At the time the Trumbo house was built, Muskogee was within the Creek Nation in Indian Territory. It was the most populous and most commercially important city in the Territory. This is one of five historic residences that were nominated in a group, titled Territorial Homes of Muskogee.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 20243. The Trumbo Home (north/front elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024
4. The Trumbo Home (northwest elevation)
From the National Register Nomination: A two-story turret with conical roof is located on the northwest corner. The two-story turret has three 1/1 sash windows with straight tops on each floor. The centerpiece of the facade is a floriated stained-glass window in an arched surround. The main entry door is wood with large leaded glass pane in geometric pattern flanked by leaded glass sidelights also in geometric design. The grounds are delineated by a stucco finished wall with cast iron railing in the front and cast-iron fencing on the other sides of the property lines.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
