Trube House

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Marker No: 11581

Medallion & Plate 

Marker Text: This Danish castle-inspired home was built in 1890 by John Clement Trube, who came in his youth from Kiel, Denmark. His architect was Alfred Muller.
   A successful businessman, Trube married Veronica Durst, an heir of early Texan Peter Durst: family had nine children.
    "Castle" has withstood many Gulf storms; is still owned and occupied by members of Trube family. Solid brick structure has Belgian cement finish. (1965)

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places.

Geographic: ​29° 18.163′ N, 94° 47.116′ W

Location: ​1627 Ave I, Galveston