Raphael House
500 W. Ennis, Ennis, TXThis well-executed Neoclassical Revival style dwelling best represents the regional interpretation of the style with its clarity and balanced design. Jewish community leader Edmond Raphael (1865-1927), who served as president of the First National Bank in the 1910s and 1920s, had this dwelling built for his family in about 1915. It remains in the family estate.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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