Lasker Home for Children

Lasker Home for Children (HM18B0)

Location: Galveston, TX 77550 Galveston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 18.086', W 94° 47.03'

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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.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
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HM NumberHM18B0
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Marker Number7512
Year Placed1980
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 5:34pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 326746 N 3242702
Decimal Degrees29.30143333, -94.78383333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 18.086', W 94° 47.03'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 18' 5.16" N, 94° 47' 1.80" W
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Area Code(s)409, 281
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1065-1099 16th St, Galveston TX 77550, US
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