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Black plaque № 15374

Bay City, TX, United States

Hensley - Gusman House. Alexander D. Hensley (1859-1947) purchased land at this site in January 1898. With his wife Maggie (1875-1960), he asked his brother, architect Henry Hensley, to design this house to catch breezes from any direction. Built in 1905 by the Alamo Lumber Company, the house is a f

ine local example of a Victorian-era residence, with stylistic influences of the Queen Anne period. It features a distinctive octagonal plan, with porches providing additional spaces to complete the o

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