W H STARK HOUSE

ORANGE, TX

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The W H Stark House in Orange, Texas is a historic mansion located on 610 Main Avenue. The house was built in 1894 for William Henry Stark, son of the founder of the Stark Brothers Nursery. The mansion is a prime example of the Queen Anne Victorian style of architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The house boasts 14,000 square feet of living space and features 15 rooms, including a grand entrance hall, formal living and dining rooms, a library, a music room, and a billiard room. The house is decorated with ornate woodwork, stained glass windows, and intricate plasterwork. The furnishings in the house are original to the Stark family and provide a glimpse into the lifestyle of the wealthy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In addition to the main house, the property includes several other buildings, including the Carriage House, which now serves as a gift shop, and the Stark Museum of Art, which houses a collection of American Western art and artifacts. The grounds of the estate include formal gardens, a greenhouse, and a reflecting pool.

The W H Stark House is open to the public for guided tours, providing visitors with a glimpse into the life of one of Texas' most prominent families. The house is a popular destination for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike.

W H STARK HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ORANGE TX. US MID #8404800011

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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W H STARK HOUSE
610 MAIN AVE
ORANGE
TX
77630

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W H STARK HOUSE Information

MID # 8404800011
Name W H STARK HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.092166, -93.734574
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 361
US Census Tract: 020300
US Census Block: 3006