David S. Castle Explained
David S. Castle (13 February 1884 – 28 October 1956) was an architect in Texas.[1]
His firm has been assessed to be Abilene's "most successful architect", and a number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[2]
He was joined in business by his son, architect David S. Castle, Jr. after World War II and until Mr. Castle, Sr.'s death in 1956.
Works include:
- Alexander-Campbell House, (1901), Prairie Style, 1546 N. 5th St. Abilene, TX
- David S. Castle House, 1742 N. Second St. Abilene, TX
- George R. Davis House, 718 Victoria Abilene, TX
- General Electric New American Home, (1936), 2142 Idlewild Abilene, TX
- Hotel Wooten, (1930), 1102 North 3rd Street, Abilene, TX
- Federal Building, 341 Pine Abilene, TX
- Albert S. and Ruth Goodloe House, 1302 Sayles Blvd. Abilene, TX
- Hilton Hotel, 986 N. Fourth St. Abilene, TX
- McMurry College Administration Building, Off Hunt, McMurry College Abilene, TX
- Paramount Theater, 352 Cypress St. Abilene, TX
- Settles Hotel, 200 E. Third St. Big Spring, TX
- Stephens County Courthouse, 200 W. Walker St. Breckenridge, TX
- William and Evla Stith House, 346 Mulberry St. Abilene, TX
- Winkler County Court House, 100 E Winkler St, Kermit TX
External links
- birthyear 1882 and also here marker shows birthyear 1884
Notes and References
- Web site: Historical Downtown Walking Tours. Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau. 11 December 2011.
- Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=64500625}} National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation: Historic and Architectural Resources in Abilene, Texas]. David Moore, Ed Galloway, and Ralph Newlan . July 1990. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service. PDF. 11 December 2011.
