Hasskarl House-"Far View"
Brenham, Washington County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Impressive views led Dr. Walter F. Hasskarl (1885-1965) to buy this site. Noted Houston architect Alfred C. Finn designed and local contractor J. R. Nix built this house in 1925. It presents a blend of Prairie School influence (horizontal composition and broad eaves) and the classical style (arched loggia, terrace, and screenwork). Dr. Hasskarl served as Washington County Health Officer for 51 years. The house remained in the Hasskarl family until 1992.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Dr. Walter F. Hasskarl chose this Brenham hilltop for its sweeping views and in 1925 had noted Houston architect Alfred C. Finn design a home blending Prairie School horizontality with classical touches like an arched loggia and terrace. Hasskarl served as Washington County Health Officer for an extraordinary 51 years. The house stayed in his family until 1992.
Why it matters
The home reflects the confident domestic architecture of the early 20th century and honors a physician whose half-century of public health work shaped his community.
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Related people
- · Walter F. Hasskarl
- · Alfred C. Finn
- · J. R. Nix
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