B. F. Williams House
Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Victoria businesman, mayor and state legislator Benjamin F. Williams (1846-1916) built this home for his family in 1909. Designed by local architect Jules Leffland, the Classical Revival home features two-story front Ionic columns complemented by a side gable pedimented portico with matching one-story columns. Also of note are the distinctive balustrade on the balcony and the "widow's walk" from which the Guadalupe River may be viewed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Victoria businessman, mayor, and state legislator Benjamin F. Williams built this Classical Revival home for his family in 1909, designed by local architect Jules Leffland. Its two-story Ionic columns, matching one-story side portico, balustraded balcony, and rooftop "widow's walk" overlooking the Guadalupe River mark it as a distinguished example of early-20th-century Texas architecture. The house reflects the standing of a prominent civic leader of its day.
Why it matters
Architect-designed homes of civic leaders like Williams preserve the craftsmanship and social ambitions of turn-of-the-century Texas towns.
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Related people
- · Benjamin F. Williams
- · Jules Leffland
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