The Walker-Morris-Peveler House, also known as "The Honeymoon Cottage" was built in 1895 in its…read moreexisting location. The house remains one of the most charming examples of Granbury's cherished Victorian homes. Although Dr. W.S. Walker only lived in the house for a short time, the charm of the structure has been maintained by its inhabitants for the last 114 years. The home was built by a renowned local contractor, E.J. Holderness, who owned a local planing mill. The house, described as a Folk Victorian with ornate Eastlake details, still retains most of its original detail. The historic, architectural and cultural significance of the house is evidenced by the fact that the house is in its original location and has been largely maintained in its original state. The fact that the house was constructed by a skilled local craftsman demonstrates the uniqueness of the house's design. The "Honeymoon Cottage" is evidence of the prosperity and growth the citizens of Granbury and Hood County benefited from. Dr. Walker was one of the youngest doctors in Granbury and Hood County. The fact that he was a specialized eye, ear, nose and throat doctor was unique for the time period and the area. By all accounts, he was a very popular doctor who genuinely cared for his patients. In fact, the doctor opened an office in the front room of the house and regularly saw patients there. His daughter, Earle Marie Walker Morrow described her father in the Hood County Genealogical Society Newsletter in November of 1993, "Dr. Walker gave of himself totally, often staying all night at the bedside of a seriously ill patient, missing meals and exposing himself to all kinds of weather. This was just part of being a country doctor. He never refused to help anyone regardless of circumstances or color." Dr. Walker travelled to New York City in 1897 to acquire more specialized ENT training and returned to Granbury with an X-ray machine - Hood County's first X-ray machine. This is especially remarkable since the X-ray machine was first introduced to the United States in 1896. The Walker family sold the home to Burr W. and Julia Morris in 1897. The Morrises lived in the home until 1904. B.W. Morris was a prominent citizen who was born in Texas in 1845. During the Civil War he served three years in the Confederate Army after enlisting at the age of 15. He moved to the Granbury area in 1872 and is considered one of the area's early settlers. He was an influential businessman who, at one time, owned two businesses on the square. Morris served in many different capacities in this community including 12 years as Hood County Tax Assessor, 14 years as a Hood County Sheriff and one term representing his district in the Texas State Legislature. The Peveler family purchased the house in 1912. Lewis Alford Peveler was a recognized business owner whose family settled Hood County in the early 1850s. Peveler owned and operated both the Elite Café and the Bon Ton Restaurant which were located on the square. The house remained in the Peveler family until 1968. The Walker-Morris-Peveler House exhibits features consistent with the Queen Anne Victorian form of architecture. The house was built as a cross-gabled structure with a towered roof on the front porch. The elaborate detailing still evident on the house includes most of the original woodwork and windows as well as several original stained-glass windows. The house has seen few alterations since its original construction. A side porch was enclosed and a lean-to kitchen was added on and later removed due to unsafe conditions. Dr. Walker's entrance to his office on the front porch was also removed at some point to close the room in for a bedroom. The interior of the home also maintains much of its original moldings and millwork. E.J. Holderness was a local contractor who built several other prominent houses in Granbury including the Aston House on East Bridge Street and the Holderness - Aiken House on West Bridge Street. In her 2008 History of Granbury Survey Report, local historian Mary Saltarelli noted, "The planing mill, opened by craftsman and builder E.J. Holderness, employed workers who did planing, joining, turning, and all kinds of cabinetry and woodwork. These local products allowed Granbury merchants to exuberantly express their newfound prosperity through the construction of high-style houses." Mr. Holderness was a well-known craftsman and is referred to as a "gifted designer and builder" on the state historical marker at the Aston House. Holderness is also credited with the design of a hotel called the Spur Inn in Stamford, Texas. The Walker-Morris-Peveler House is most assuredly a familiar visual feature of the city. Its location next to the historic Presbyterian Church has afforded the house constant visibility. While the house is not the largest or most magnificent of all the historic homes in Granbury, its charm and quaintness continues to draw interest from both young and old.

The Robertson House was built in 1909; it is a Popular House with Queen Ann stylistic influence…read more This house is two stories and also features a basement. The inset porch is graced with Doric columns on wooden box supports. The decorative screen door is just one of the many details that make the house charming and true to the era. This home was built for H. E. Robertson, his wife Maude and their two sons, Fred and Obie. From 1908-1913, Mr. Robertson owned Robertson Williams and Company, a dry goods store on Granbury's town square. Mr. Robertson was also an executive officer at Hood County State Bank, in charge of loans on chattel. The home was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Pate in 1919, and the family owned the home until 1927. The Robertson House was then purchased by J. M. Baker, a Methodist minister, and remained in that family until 1939. Joe Enoch, a local filling station proprietor, purchased the house in 1939 and made the first major renovations to the structure, including indoor plumbing. The house went through several more owners and alterations, eventually reaching a state of disrepair. The current owners, Bill and Fran Hilton, bought the house in 1996, and with the help of Bill's father have lovingly restored the home to its former glory. The H. E. Robertson House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission September 5, 2000. This information was obtained from their website.

im the great great great I don't know how many greats granddaughter of the Estes family B.M. Estes…read moreIII is my grandfather.

The Estes-Green House was built in 1911, it is a High Style House with Prairie Stylistic Influence…read more It is a Four-square home by design with a five bay wrap porch and porte-cochere. The home was built by attorney B. M. Estes who also served terms on the Granbury City Council, as Mayor and County Attorney. Records indicate that Mr. Estes replaced a Victorian House with this larger, more unusual home. Mr. Estes and his family moved into the new home December 11, 1911. This home was also the first of its style in Granbury. Some of the typical features of American Foursquare, Prairie influence are: low pitched, symmetrical roof, many windows (the Estes-Green House has 53), and hipped roof dormers. The Estes- Green House was designed and built with all of these features. Built after the turn of the century, the B.M. Estes House was more stylish, Victorian style was not en vogue anymore, and less expensive to build due to lack of elaboration and ornamentation. B. M. Estes also saw this design as more masculine because it lacked all the frills. Mr. Estes must have been a perfectionist because he hired a builder, then another builder to oversee the work of the first builder, then another builder to oversee the work of the first two! Originally from Tennessee, B. M. Estes married an Arkansas girl and moved her to Granbury in 1874. That same year he began practicing law in Granbury and continued until 1938, a total of 64 years. Mr. Estes served as District Court Clerk and County Attorney during his lifetime. He served as chairman of the executive committee on the behalf of prohibitionists in 1887, as a city councilman and later served as acting mayor of Granbury. Mr. Estes is also listed as one of the founding members of the Presbyterian Church in Granbury. Along with being a prominent landowner in Hood County, Mr. Estes began the first Title Company in Hood County, his son Roy managed it. After he was elected County Judge, he became known for being particularly opinionated. He was known as conservative, fair and wise, but could be not be swayed in his beliefs in any way. For example, he did not believe that his daughters should have to ride their horses sidesaddle, and he also believed that his daughters should be educated; he sent two of them to Texas Wesleyan. The Estes-Green House is currently owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Caraway. Mr. Caraway is currently a Councilman on the City of Granbury City Council. The Estes-Green House was designated a Granbury Historic Landmark by the City of Granbury HistoricCommission November 16, 1999. This information was obtained from their website.

Incredible stay! We…read moreloved our stay at the Sheriff's house! It was full of history and yet felt so cozy and welcoming! When we first arrived, I was concerned that there would be traffics noise at night. However, the traffic was non-existent from 11pm- 7am and so we had a quiets night rest. It was actually the best night of sleep I've had in a really long time because the bed and pillows were soooo comfortable. The house itself had so many cool features. Ask for the Tour! The hosts, James and Rhonda, did not miss any detail from the coffee to the toiletries to the linens. If you are looking for a place to stay in Granbury with unique history and modern amenities, This is the place! We will definitely be back and bring friends with us!

Recently had the pleasure of visiting the Sheriffs House. This place is amazing, the owners are…read moretruly wonderful people that have restored this home to a period correct condition. The history that accompanies the home along with the condition of the original decor is outstanding. We were able to spend a few nights, the beds were so comfortable. The furnishings are well above average. I would highly recommend a visit to this historic home. You will be amazed at what this home has to offer. Very comfortable along with a great location, about 2 minutes from the square. We will be visiting this home on a regular getaway basis. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Great little Texas town that's been undergoing gentrification for about twenty years…read more Great day trip out of Dallas for shopping, historical exploration and lunch. Summertime fun on the adjacent lake or look into retirement in a tight knit community. Go

The Cogdell House was built in 1905 for First National Bank President, D. C. Cogdell and his family…read moreafter their 22 room Victorian Mansion was completely destroyed in a fire. Daniel C. Cogdell, along with his wife and children settled in Granbury in 1872. In 1883, Mr. Cogdell and fellow businessman John Traylor formed their own private bank and loan company. The venture was so successful that, in 1887, with three other businessmen they founded the First National Bank of Granbury. Mr. Cogdell served as President of the Hood County Milling Company, Granbury Quarry Company, and owned thousands of acres of ranchland, cattle and race horses. He lived in Granbury until his death in 1945 and is buried with his wife, Lucy, and several of their children in the Granbury Cemetery. The Cogdell House was designed by Mr. Cogdell's friend, Wyatt Hedrick. Wyatt Hedrick was a famous architect, the Will Rogers Coliseum, the Texas Hotel and the Shamrock Hilton in Houston are just a few of the designs to his credit. It took three master cabinetmakers to build this fifteen room home. The home has its original maple wood floors downstairs, along with the original loblolly yellow pine floors upstairs. The home has most of its original windows and its original electric lights. The home was built with two bathrooms and the 6 1/2' clawfoot bathtubs are still in the home. Central Heat from a coal furnace was part of the original plans for the Cogdell House, and it was piped up from the limestone basement (part of the original 1885 mansion). The 1885 fence that surrounds 2/3 of the house is still present, as is the original storm cellar. The Cogdell House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission December 5, 2000. This information was obtained from their website.

Built in 1896 by local Master Builder/Carpenter, E. J. Holderness, this house is just one of many…read morethat he designed and constructed in the city of Granbury. This Vernacular house, (indigenous to the region), is one and one-half story and features a two bay, inset porch with turned wood posts, turned wood balusters, jig-sawn brackets, jig-sawn porch frieze, and turned work frieze. E. J. Holderness designed and built this house as a family residence. The Holderness family resided in the house until 1913, when it was sold to A. J. Gordon. Nothing is known about what happened to the Holderness family after the sale of the home, as they left Granbury. After Mr. Gordon sold the home, it changed hands several times until Mrs. Ed Aiken bought the house in 1927. She purchased the house from her son two years after he purchased it. Mrs. Aiken's family name was Rylee, another prominent name in Granbury. The Rylee-Aiken House, Mrs. Aiken's family home is regarded as the oldest standing home in Granbury. After the purchase of the Holderness House, Mrs. Aiken lived there until her death in 1931. Her daughter, Miss Mattie Aiken inherited the house and lived there until her death in 1963. Her younger sister then bought their brothers' and sisters' share of the home and moved in the house with her husband George Bayer. There have been few changes made to the house since the construction of the home, a bathroom has been added to the west side of the home. Other than that, the structure remains basically the same. The Holderness-Aiken House is listed in the Register of Texas Historic Landmarks along with listing as a Granbury Landmark. The Holderness-Aiken House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission October 3, 2000. This information was obtained from their website.

Vivian J Lincoln Library is in the southwest area of Fort Worth. It's located right at the edge of…read morea neighborhood off of McCart Avenue. This particular location isn't large but it is well designed with so many areas to relax with your books, magazine, tablet or laptop. There are some very nice sized study/conference rooms that can be reserved for 2 hour time-frames on a first come, first serve basis. The children's area is small but well designed and there's also an enclosed reading room with comfortable chairs and soft lighting. I have always been a fan of libraries and I really like this one.