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Trube House

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1627 Ave I, Galveston, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 18' 11.662524", -94° 47' 6.714132"
 
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     This Danish castle-inspired home was built in 1890 by John Clement Trube, who came in his youth from Kiel, Denmark. His architect was Alfred Muller. A successful businessman, trube married Veronica Durst, an heir of early Texan Peter Durst; Family had nine children. Castle has withstood many gulf storms: Is still owned and occupied by members of Trube family. Solid brick structure has Belgian cement finish. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Trube House Historical Marker Location Map, Galveston, Texas