​A. A. & Mary Spacek House

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Marker No: 12308

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: N 30° 42.96', W 97° 26.709'

Location: 204 Rio Grande Street, Granger

Marker Text: ​Designed by architect William Flick. This house was built between 1921 and 1923 for Arnold Adolph (A.A.) Spacek, and his wife Mary Julia (Cervenka). A.A. Spacek (1896-1952) was a locally prominent grocer, banker and merchant who also served as postmaster and mayor of Granger . He was closely associated with Governor Dan Moody and a friend of future President Lyndon B. Johnson, who gave him the nickname "Double A" the house is a modest bungalow with typical craftsman and prairie school characteristics, such as the low pitched gable roof and widely overhanging eaves. (1999)