The Kruger Tenant House - A Galveston Landmark
The Kruger House - "A little Clayton"
From Galveston Historic City Landmarks:
Although the ground floors of both of this Folk Victorian tenant house and its next-door twin have been altered, the pair retain their geometrically configured spatial presence, achieved by thrusting the chamfered front bay forward beneath a faceted hipped roof, centered with a shingle-surfaced gable. Architect Nicholas Clayton designed these tenant cottages for Adolf Kruger; he also designed Kruger's residence at 1628 Postoffice.
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This home is being restored by local preservationists, Chris Smith and John Schaumberg. In the video Chris discusses historic preservation and why it's important.He shares a little more background about this special property, as well.
Galveston has several nationally recognized historic districts. Properties within these districts are subject to design guidelines. Galveston also has two conservation districts. The residents of conservation districts create their own restrictions which overlay zoning regulations. These rules can be specific and limited or encompass many concerns. Neighborhood conservation districts are sometimes referred to as "preservation light".
Williams-Borden has no protective restrictions.