The W.H.Stark house was built in 1894 by W.H. Stark and his wife. It was occupied until their respected deaths in 1936. I remained unoccupied until 1971 when a 10 year restoration effort was implemented and it opened as historical museum in February of 1981. Located in Orange Texas it is listed in the National Register of Historical Places and designated as a Record Texas Historical Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission.
The W.H. Stark House is designed in the Queen Anne architectural style, it has a distinctive turret, stained glass window, and ornate woodwork in cypress and long leaf yellow pine. It is 14,000 square feet with 15 rooms.
Considering that W.H. Stark was a career timber dealer it is no wonder that the house he would build would be of such luxury. But the luxuries continue through out the home with the decorations and the historical artifacts . You can find a rare copy of the Napoleon Death Mask, antique porcelains, a one of a kind tea service, American Brilliant Period cut glass, and many more unique and antique pieces.
The W.H. Stark House is located in Orange Texas. It is a the only surviving structure of many that use to line the neighborhood in Orange. You can now visit the home and take a tour. You can see for yourself all of the antiques and the beautiful woodwork that makes this home a part of Texas History. You can also visit the web page and find out even more information on the luxurious piece of history.
Many homes that were built during this time period never got the chance to be restored. And there is a lot of history that we will never get to see. But this one got its second chance when it was restored. Now, we all can see the beauty of one of the Historical 19th century homes.
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