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The Lay-Bozka House

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Hallettsville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 26' 22.88078999988", -96° 56' 59.70631999992"
 
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     One of distinctive structures of 19th century Texas. Sometimes called the Wedding Cake House. Built 1878-1882 by B. J. E. Dietz at cost of $4,750 for Dr. James E. Lay, local physician and Civil War veteran. The architect was Victor Hugo, a French diplomat. Native stone walls are 18 to 24 inches thick. Wood used was cypress. Mansard roof. Windows of variant designs and sizes. Owned and preserved since 1948 by former Mayor M. I. Bozka. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

The Lay-Bozka House Historical Marker Location Map, Hallettsville, Texas

 
   
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