Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bassett and Bassett Banking House

Photographed By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

1. Bassett and Bassett Banking House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Benjamin H. and Thomas J. Bassett opened their newly-created bank and located their law office in this building soon after its completion in 1873. Built with bricks manufactured by the local Wild & Co. Brickyard, the Italianate structure housed the bank until it closed in 1884. An important Brenham landmark, the building features round arches and stucco hood moldings at door and window openings. The third story was added in the early 1900s.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8297.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 30° 10.059′ N, 96° 23.783′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Market Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. KTTX/KWHI Building (a few steps from this marker); Site of Old St. Anthony Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Washington County All Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington County, C.S.A. (about 500 feet away); Washington County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Texas Confederate County Commissioners Court (about 500 feet away); The Brenham Maifest (about 500 feet away); Former Bank Building of Giddings & Giddings (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brenham.

Regarding Bassett and Bassett Banking House. This building is in the National Register of Historic Places

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Photographed By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

2. Bassett and Bassett Banking House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.