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Black plaque № 22865

Houston, TX, United States

John Milroy House. In 1891 the Omaha and South Texas Land Company purchased the property which was later developed into the town of Houston Heights. John Milroy (1862-1918), an early investor of the company, managed the Heights office. An active civic leader, he served as alderman and mayor of the n

ew community. In 1898 he moved his family to this house. a composite of several styles, it features gables, bays, and fish scale shingling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979 #10731

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