Lasker Home for Children

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Marker Text: ​This two-story galleried Greek revival residence was built about 1870 by Galveston attorney Marcus C. McLemore (d. 1898). The Society for the Help of Homeless Children bought the home in 1901 for use as a charitable center. It was enlarged in 1912 with funds contributed by Morris Lasker (1840-1916), a local businessman. Changes included an expanded basement and an addition to the northwest corner. The house was named in honor of Lasker in 1913. (1980) 

Marker No: 7512

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: ​29° 18.086′ N, 94° 47.03′ W

Location: ​1019 16th Street, Galveston