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Information on houses, mansions, farms and other dwellings located in the United States that were once a private residence and have been converted into a museum because of the historic significance of its architecture, location, resident(s) and/or event(s) that took place there located in Texas.

Resources in This Category

• George W. Bush Childhood Home

  http://www.bushchildhoodhome.com/
  Tells the story of the Bush Family and the childhood of George W. Bush in Midland Texas. Project includes restoration of the home, new construction of the Visitors Center, adaptive reuse of two neighboring homes, site landscaping, interpretive development, and an endowment for programming.

• Magoffin Home State Historic Site

  http://www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/magoffin-home-state-historic-site
  Built in 1875 by pioneer Joseph Magoffin and an example of Territorial style architecture, including images and information on activities, tours, attractions, and facilities located at El Paso.

• The Earle-Harrison House

  http://www.earleharrison.com/
  An 1858 historic home located in Waco, with 5 acres of gardens.

• The French Legation Museum

  http://www.frenchlegationmuseum.org/
  Originally built in 1840-41 to be the residence of the French representative to the Republic of Texas. Includes virtual tours, events, educational programs and memberships. Located in Austin.

• The McFaddin-Ward House

  http://mcfaddin-ward.org/
  Built in 1906 in Beaumont, the museum is one of the few remaining Beaux Arts Colonial-style houses in the United States.

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