Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Baden-Sproule House
The house was sold in 1913 to Benno Sproule, the principal in an ocean freight brokerage business. Following Sproule's death in 1932, his family continued to occupy the home until 1959.
A fine example of the Queen Anne style of architecture, the house features a wraparound veranda with paired turned posts. Bow windows can be seen at the first and second floor levels, and fishscale shingles appear on the second floor. A balconette in the front gable exhibits a Palladian-inspired motif. Outstanding features also include the paneled and pedimented fireplace back and corbelled chimney caps. The home stands as an important element of Galveston's development and architectural history.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 58.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 29° 17.229′ N, 94° 48.314′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of 37th Street and Avenue P 1/2, on the right when traveling south on 37th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1919 37th St, 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. Williams-Tucker House, 1837-40 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel May Williams (about 400 feet away); Thomas Henry Borden (about 700 feet away); Dr. Frederick K. and Lucy Adelaide Fisher House (about 800 feet away); Gail Borden, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Powhatan House (approx. ¼ mile away); Moody Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mexican Telegraph Company (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
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