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

Hutchings House

Photographed By Jim Evans, June 9, 2012

1. Hutchings House Marker

The diamond shaped plaque below the marker shows the house survived the Galveston 1900 storm, which had the most deaths of any natural disaster in U.S. history.

Inscription.

Erected in 1856 for businessman John Henry Hutchings and his new wife Minnie (Knox), this structure was designed to resemble an Italian villa. It was damaged in an 1885 storm, and noted architect Nicholas Clayton did the extensive repair and renovation work. By his design the house became a blend of the Romanesque and Renaissance revival styles. He replaced the south gallery with a single-story porch and the west porch with a two-story gabled portico. With the addition of a third floor and stucco applied to the house's brick walls, the building took on its historic appearance.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7495.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 29° 17.555′ N, 94° 47.784′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Avenue O and 29th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2816 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. A different marker also named Hutchings House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sealy and Mary Hutchings House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Galveston Garten Verein (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Cradle" (about 500 feet away); Steffens-Drewa House (about 500 feet away); Congregation B'nai Israel Rabbi Henry Cohen Memorial Temple (about 700 feet away); Holy Rosary Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Galveston Artillery Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, February 26, 2022

2. Hutchings House Marker

Hutchings House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans

3. Hutchings House

Hutchings House Carriage and Guest House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans

4. Hutchings House Carriage and Guest House

Hutchings House Gazebo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans

5. Hutchings House Gazebo

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.