Ilse-Rau House
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Geographic; 29.706278, -96.541931
Location: 1100 Bowie Street, Columbus
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Marker Text: Built in 1887 by Henry Ilse, a farmer, rancher, saloon owner. In symmetrical Victorian style, house is constructed of cypress, with pine floors and jigsaw decorations. It contains three fireplaces with marble mantels. Roof is made of stamped metal rectangles. Contractors were Jacob and Lewis-Wirtz.
Ilse family home until 1954, house was purchased in 1965 and restored by Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Rau in empire and Victorian style. (1970) Supplemental Plate: Since purchased by Raymond Rau family in 1965, the structure has been known as "Raumont"
Marker No: 2660
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
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