Aldredge House
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Marker Inscription
West Texas rancher William J. Lewis, a native of Maryland, and his wife Willie (Newberry) of Dallas had this residence constructed in 1915-17. Designed by architects Hal Thompson and Marion Fooshee, it features influences of English Georgian and French Renaissance styling. In 1921, the home was purchased by George N. Aldredge, a prominent banker. He and his wife Rena (Munger) were active civic leaders and major contributors of the arts. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1982
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
West Texas rancher William J. Lewis, a Maryland native, and his Dallas-born wife Willie built this residence in 1915–17, its design blending English Georgian and French Renaissance influences by architects Hal Thompson and Marion Fooshee. In 1921 the home passed to prominent banker George N. Aldredge and his wife Rena, active civic leaders and generous patrons of the arts. The house carries the name of the family that made it a center of Dallas cultural life.
Why it matters
Stately homes like the Aldredge House trace the rise of a civic and cultural elite in early-twentieth-century Texas cities, where ranching and banking fortunes turned to patronage of the arts.
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Related people
- · William J. Lewis
- · George N. Aldredge
- · Rena Munger Aldredge
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