912 Ellis Avenue (Near Bynum)

Site No.: L-0260
Address: 912 Ellis Avenue (Near Bynum)
Name: Young World
Date: 1921
Contractor: San Augustine Lumber Co.
Town: Lufkin
Block: Moore Addition, Block 2
Lot: 4 or 5
Condition: Good
Significance: Built for F. W. and Elsie Gneisig by the San Augustine Lumber Company. The mechanic lien was filed on July 26, 1921 and described a frame, shingled roof house, 5-rooms, bathroom, 2 closets, one pantry closet, one screened in back porch, and front porch. It was to be built by September 30, 1921; the lien was in the amount of $1,850.00. The lien contained a drawing of the floor plan and a list of materials. The 1938 City Directory lists Fred W. and Elsie Gneisig at 912 Ellis; he was a machinest with Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company and Gertrude, another occupant of the residence, was a saleswoman at Taylor Hardware Company.