Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

1. Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House Marker

Inscription. Italian – American business leader Charles Ginocchio (1844-98) and wife Roxana settled in Marshal in 1871; built this home, 1886. Architect: C.G. Lancaster, designer of County Courthouse. In Ginocchio household was a nephew, George J. Signaigo, whose parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Behn Cook, bought place in 1900, had Signaigos live with them until 1912, retained title until 1945. Owners since 1945: Grecian – Americans, Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Pedison, ex-operators of Ginocchio Hotel dining room.

Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10163.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 33.057′ N, 94° 22.047′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Washington Avenue and Ginocchio Street, on the right when traveling south on North Washington Avenue. Historical marker, Texas Historical Medallion, and National Register of Historic Places marker are mounted on the wall beside the front door of subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 615 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. The Allen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginocchio Hotel and Restaurant

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas & Pacific Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Paye Lane (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Edward Clark (about 800 feet away); Marshall, C.S.A. (about 800 feet away); John T. Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Regarding Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House. The Ginocchio House is a recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1973), and entered in the National Register of Historic Places (1974)

Also see . . . Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison Home.
Designed and built by C.G. Lancaster in 1886, the Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison home is one of several structures that make up the Ginocchio Historical District in Marshall. The home was built for Charles A. Ginocchio who came to the United States in 1848 from Italy. The Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison house is a brick, three-story, 1886 Queen Anne structure. It has a steeply pitched roof of irregular shape, with a dominant front-facing octagonal gable. The one-story porch, supported by wood columns and

Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

2. Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House (wide view)

containing spindlework railing and lace-like brackets, is small, and has a flat roof. The Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison home has receieved very few alterations and remains much in its original state. A fifth porch from the northeast corner was removed along with all but one of the chimneys. Every family who has owned the home have preserved the history and the architectural integrity of the structure, providing Marshall with a beautiful example of Victorian architecture. (Submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

3. Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

4. Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

5. Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House

Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House (<i>front view; marker is mounted left of door</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2014

6. Ginocchio-Cook-Pedison House (front view; marker is mounted left of door)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 2, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.