Historical Marker
The Cottage
Historical marker location:
1517 Avenue H, Galveston, Texas
( 1517 Avenue H, Galveston)
Marker installed: 1966
Built about 1882 by cotton buyer Bernard Roensch. Late Greek revival architecture with high Victorian detail in gingerbread trim, ornate tower, stained glass panels and transoms, slate mantels, fine staircase.
Has survived many storms.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966.