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The Cottonland Castle |
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Waco,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 30' 58.54879000008",
-97° 5' 19.21620999984"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Stone contractor John Tennant began this house in 1890, when Waco's cotton-based economy flourished. In 1906 Tennant sold the structure to Ripley Hanrick, a cotton broker, but it remained unfinished. With plans drawn by architect Roy Lane (1884-1956), The Castle was eventually completed in 1913 as a residence for businessman Alfred Abeel (1845-1922). Limestone detailing decorates the sandstone edifice. Fine materials such as marble and mahogany embellish the interior. The house later became a focal point for the Castle Heights area.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
The Cottonland Castle Historical Marker Location Map, Waco, Texas
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