711 Jefferson Avenue

Posted by on Aug 6, 2014 in Uncategorized

711 Jefferson Avenue Photographs
711 Jefferson Avenue 1986 Survey Information
  • Site No.: L-0368
  • Address: 711 Jefferson Avenue
  • Name: CB Edwards House
  • Date: 1940
  • Town: Lufkin
  • Block: Jordan<arkus Addition, Block 1
  • Lot: 1 & 3
  • Architect/Builder:  Wilbur Kent , Kent & Coston, Architects, Lufkin
  • Condition: Good; was sandblasted in 1975 or 1976 to remove paint, graining of woods visible
  • Description: 2-story; wood frame with lapped horizontal board siding; brick pier foundation; rectangular plan; 3-bay facade with symmetrical placement of windows, paired blind pilasters with fluted pedestals; side-facing gable roof with three gabled dormers, wood shingles, cornice returns; centered classical entry with sidelights; 8/8, 6/6 wood double-hung windows with keyed hood mold above and faceted panel below the first floor windows, wood shutters; bedroom suite addition at rear; exterior brick chimney and glassed sun room on southeast; attached garage and guest house at rear.
  • Significance:  Good example of style; architect Wilbur Kent worked for Shirley Simons, architect in Lufkin and Tyler; Kent & Coston architects are now Marsellos & Scott architects.

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