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Black plaque № 21683

Alvin, TX, United States

Birchfield - McCown House. Built by A. J. Birchfield, first editor of Alvin "Sun", 1894. Often a storm refuge, house kept over 100 safe in famed 1900 coastal hurricane. Leading townspeople -- Greer, Carleton, Finger, and McCown families -- have owned this 12-room Victorian structure. Recorded Texas

Historic Landmark - 1972 #9530

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