Historical Homes of Lubbock, Page 3
Synder/Martin/Chalk home
Styled as a colonial Revival and known as the Synder/Martin/Chalk home, this historic house was built in 1928 for a cattleman named Fred Snyder, who wanted his children to attend Lubbock Schools and Texas Tech. The house was purchased by a Dunlap's executive named Retha Martin in 1944. She later sold it to her daughter and son-in-law, Callie and Dr. John Chalk in 1964. It was the site of many political and social events and represents a prolonged period of growth and prosperity in Lubbock's History. The home was purchased and restored in 2004 by banker Kirk McLaughlin, who named it "Rivendell'. The home, located at 2701 19th Street in Lubbock, Texas, is now on the National Registry of Historical places.
Casa del Gallo y Serena
This house is known as Casa del Gallo y Serena, built in 1940, or 1930, depending on which source you read., Located at 3105 20th Street, has 3,327 sq ft of living space and was built in 1930. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. I should have photographed this house the other day when I photographed the better-known Holden House. Like it, this is an adobe structure. However, there seems to be some confusion about this house as it is also referred to in some references as a Holden Property.
English House
This house, located at 2803 19th Street in Lubbock, Texas, is very grand. The west side of the house is a recent addition. It's an English Tudor-style house on an extra-large lot, built in 1938 by Dr. Otils W. English and was originally out in the countryside. English and his wife Roxie planned the house for two years with architect and Tech professor W. L. Bradshaw, who designed many notable Lubbock Structures including Lubbock High and several Tech Terrace homes.
Dr. English stated that he wanted the home to look old from the beginning. Its facade is built of aged-looking bricks brought in from Mexico, which were a little larger than regular bricks. Roxie English was in charge of the interior, and she was especially proud of all the storage. It was designated as a Lubbock historical landmark in 1981
Realtor.com states that it has an extra-large lot with a wonderful kitchen, large living area, beautiful, imported paneling, 2 fireplaces, a formal dining area, a combination of oak and Chicago brick floors, a marble entry floor with original arched doorway. There is a guest house in back. It's approximately 6,000 square feet.
Kreuger-Scott Home
The Kreuger-Scott Home is located at 2703 19th Street in Lubbock, Texas. It was built in1935. This Georgian Revival style home was built for Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Kreuger. Kreuger was a pioneer surgeon and co-founder of Methodist Hospital. Designed by Lubbock architect S. B. Haynes under the astute direction of Mrs. Kreuger and built by James Meidinger. The symmetrical facade, Corinthian columns, and other classical details are characteristic of Georgian Revival architecture and are unusually faithful to the style. It has 7,100 sq ft internally and contains 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.