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TEXAS HISTORICAL BUILDING MEDALLION AND INTERPRETIVE PLATE.
1. When was the structure built? (Exact date, if possible) 1 87>
2. If it took more than one year to build, when was it completed?
3. Who was the builder? J. D. and LLC. Gi dd ines - owners
4. What materials went into its construction? Hand-made brick, plastered over with slightly
rou;h mortar. Walls 15" thick.
5. Who was the architect (if known)? ??'?
6. What Architectural period can this structure be classified into? (Gothic, Victorian, Spanish, etc.) 1he asJlim,
flutin front are Corinthian Arches are almost oman (not full
f d circle.)
7. What distinguishing features, on exterior or interior does it have? A rch oVer winnOws -archi tectural
heritage of Brenham. Fonnd on n nmher of Bronharn Commrnri u hildings, &
Dirst iPubli 0 High school
8. Was tie location o the ruc ure significant when it was built? Yd e. 1romin ent scorn rr If so, how?
site,. South-vest Corner of Court House bq.with other important business bl
9. Give details of the life of the builder, where he was from, why he settled here, what family he had, were
theyfamous, etc. il a ee inclosed history of "The Giddings Family"
banked
10. How many generations have :kIl in this structure? Three generations of Giddings men.
11. If a church or public building, give details and circumstances under which it was founded.
:Please see inclosed history.
12. If a business establishment, what was sold or produced here? Bank building.
13. What is the timing of the structure in the community (the first one, etc)? GIJJINGS and GIDDINGS BANK
was the first established in Washington County - 1866
14. Have famous people lived or visited here? . Give details.
15. What event important to the area, region, or Texas have occurred here? Due to commercial conditions,
problems of
&/federal troops stationed here, immediately after close of Civil roar,
it became necessary to establish a bank.
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