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1878 Italianate – Palestine, TX

10/1/19 18 Comments
Posted on OHD: 10/1/19. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.

301 S Magnolia St, Palestine, TX 75801

Historic Bower Mansion built 1878 by Henry Ash. The original Carriage House, green house, gazebo & 2 story servants Qtrs survive. Italianate architecture w/Queen Anne gingerbread porch railings & trim added in 1897 by Andrew Bowers. Picture entering the front gate & the doorway into a large foyer with a grand staircase, .2 parlors with original elaborate ebonized fireplace mantels, mirrors & original tiles. Ceilings are 11' 6 Orig. pocket doors between the 2 parlors & another 2 in the dining room. Large family kitchen w/Island & granite counter top. Butler's pantry & breakfast room. Servants staircase.
4 Bed ∙ 3 full, 2 half Bath ∙ 3,200 Sq Ft ∙ 1.23 Ac.
Was Listed With

Mary Alice Largent
Landmark Realty
(903) 729-4000

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