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McFaddin-Ward House is the historic home of Texas oil and cattle pioneers Perry and Ida McFaddin. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the house is a monstrous 12,500 square feet of space that features Colonial Revival-style architecture. Gaze in awe at the large white columns and sweeping porches on the outside and the impressive array of antiques and furnishings on the inside. Guided tours provide information about the family's history and the precious heirlooms.

If you don't mind a short drive, Galveston offers two historical wonders that shouldn't be missed if you enjoy palatial homes. Ashton Villa was built in 1859 and features Italian architecture with carved moldings and exquisite antique furnishings. For additional information about the family and the artifacts, guided tours are available on request. A film provides a lot of details about the house itself. The Bishop's Palace was built in the early 1900s for Colonel Walter Gresham and was later purchased (1923) for the Bishop of the Galveston-Houston Diocese. It is currently ranked in the nation's Top 100 Homes for its stunning architecture. The interior is equally impressive, and can only be described as obscenely lavish. You'll have to see it to believe it.







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Ashton Villa


Italian Villa Museum in Galveston
 2328 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77551
+1 409 762 3933
http://www.galvestonhistory.org/plc-ashtonvilla.htm
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