​Roy and Madge
​Hearne House

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Marker Text:The arrival of the Rail road in 18/72 related to construction of the new residential developments, including this neighborhood is the looking town near San Pedro Springs. W. McLeroy "Roy" Hearn (1873 -1917), a cotton broker and his wife Madge Houston Williams (1871 - 1955), granddaughter of Sam Houston, purchased property in French Place in 1910. They chose architect Atlee B. Ayres and contractor Eugene Davis to build their house. The eclectic design features prairie, craftsman, mission and neoclassical elements. The granite, limestone, green barrel tile roof, large pavilions and porches highlight the house's distinct exterior.The interior So original mosaic tile floors, crown moldings, large windows and wood paneling. (2016) 

Marker No. 18444

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 29.449827, -98.491386

Location: 300 West French Place, San Antonio