The Cottage
Built about 1882 by cotton buyer Bernard Roensch. Late Greek revival architecture with high Victorian detail in gingerbread trim, ornate tower, stained glass panels and transoms, slate mantels, fine staircase. Has survived many storms. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
29.3040° N, 94.7841° W
Where to Find It
1517 Avenue H, Galveston
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Lockhart House Galveston
- 0.1 mi SW Former Site of Heidenheimer's Castle Galveston
- 0.1 mi E Julius H. Ruhl Residence Galveston
- 0.1 mi SE Thomas Chubb House Galveston
- 0.1 mi NW Mathilda Wehmeyer German-American Kindergarten School Galveston
- 0.1 mi NE George Fox House Galveston