Historical Marker

East Terrace

Historical marker location:
Waco, Texas
( 100 Mill Ave. (corner of Mill and Lake Brazos Dr; House faces Lake Brazos Dr.), Waco)
Marker installed: 1962

Built in1870s by John W. (1838-1909) and Cemira Twaddle Mann (1847-1934). Mann, a local business and civic leader, manufactured much of the brick used to build the famous Waco suspension bridge. Brazos River sand colored the brick he made for his own house. The Italian villa styling was probably chosen by Mrs. Mann, a native of New York. Galleries were added in Texas fashion. Millwork bought in Galveston gave distinction to the house.