The Breeden House
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Marker Text: This structure was begun in 1883 as a one-story dwelling for Walter Kibbe Breeden (1858-1931) and his wife Margaret (Pleasants) (1863-1936). In 1889 Breeden and his brother Charles founded Breeden Brothers, well-known mercantile company and cotton factors. In 1907 a second floor was added to this residence. Breeden's only son Paul Hamilton (1886-1967), who was born in this house, was a partner in his father's business, as well as a banker and civic leader. He married Henrietta Bess Philpott (1889-1976). their family became the third generation to occupy the home. (1977)
Additional Plate; Given in loving memory of my grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kibbe Breeden, and my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hamilton Breeden, by Bess E. Breeden, 1977.
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Marker No: 5294
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 29.094105,-97.290955
Location: 112 West Broadway, Cuero
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