The Leake Building
211 E. Washington Avenue, Navasota, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1873
EST. 1873
1852
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at The Leake Building.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About The Leake Building
This commercial building began in 1873 as a one-story frame structure built by Walter J. and Julia C. Peterson. It was enlarged in 1885 with sandstone walls and a second story, and John Wesley Leake, a builder and horse breeder, bought it in 1886. The Leake family owned the building, home to numerous businesses, for more than eighty years.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at The Leake Building
Originally a one-story frame business house built in 1873 by Walter J. and Julia C. Peterson, this structure was enlarged in 1885. Native sandstone walls and a second story were added. John Wesley Leake (1852-1940), a builder, horse breeder, and race track owner, bought the property in 1886. He and his descendants owned the building more than 80 years. The Victorian commercial structure has housed many important firms. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978 Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5185008597
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