National Register of Historic Places

Beissner, Henry, House

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
Listed
April 2, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002929

About this property

The Henry Beissner House is a historic residence located at 2818 Ball Avenue in Galveston, Texas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The house was built in 1891 by Galveston lumberman Henry Beissner. Its design stands out in the neighborhood for its elaborate architectural details, combining elements of Eastlake, Stick style, and Queen Anne architecture. The structure sits on a stone arch base, and its front gable features intricate woodwork uncommon in surrounding homes. In 1996, a major renovation by Mardi J. Mitchell added a turret, further enhancing its distinctive appearance. National Register of Historic Places listings in Galveston County, Texas Beasley, Ellen; Fox, Stephen (1996). Galveston Architectural Guidebook. Houston: Rice University Press. ISBN 0-89263-345-X.

Location

2818 Ball Ave.
Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
29.30052, -94.79907

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Beissner, Henry, House listed on the National Register?

Beissner, Henry, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1978.

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Beissner, Henry, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Beissner, Henry, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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