Scripture-Deavenport House
Denton, Denton County, Texas
Marker Inscription
The original part of this house was built in 1885-86 for local grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie (Brown). It was later owned by Robert Hann, a merchant and civic leader. Constructed as a Victorian residence, it was remodeled and enlarged about 1912 during the ownership of banker B. H. Deavenport. The mission revival changes were completed by M. B. Whitlock, a local contractor, and feature a decorative rose window on the third floor. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
The oldest part of this Denton house was built in 1885–86 for grocer Robert C. Scripture and his wife Annie, then later owned by merchant Robert Hann. Around 1912, under banker B. H. Deavenport, the Victorian residence was enlarged and remodeled in Mission Revival style by local contractor M. B. Whitlock, gaining its distinctive third-floor rose window.
Why it matters
The evolving house reflects the changing tastes and rising commercial class of a North Texas town from the Gilded Age into the early 20th century.
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Related people
- · Robert C. Scripture
- · B. H. Deavenport
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