John Nance Garner House facts for kids
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John Nance Garner House
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The John Nance Garner House
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 John Nance Garner House
Location in Texas
John Nance Garner House
Location in the United States
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| Location | 333 N. Park St., Uvalde, Texas |
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| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architect | Atlee B. Ayres |
| NRHP reference No. | 76002074 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 8, 1976 |
| Designated NHL | December 8, 1976 |
The John Nance Garner House in Uvalde, Texas was once the home of John Nance Garner, who served as the Vice-President of the United States. He lived here with his wife, Ettie, from 1920 until her passing in 1948. Garner himself stayed in the main house until 1952, when he moved to a smaller building on the property. He then gave the main house to the City of Uvalde as a special memorial to his wife. Today, this historic house is known as the Briscoe-Garner Museum or the Ettie R. Garner Memorial Building.
About the John Nance Garner House
The John Nance Garner House is a two-story building made of brick. It has a special "H" shape and a roof that slopes on all sides, called a hip roof. White trim brightens the doors and windows, and the roof is covered with brown shingles.
The house was designed by Atlee B. Ayres, a very well-known architect from San Antonio at that time. For a while, the building was used as the community library until about 1973. After that, it became a museum. The first floor was used to show exhibits about Garner's life and his career.
A National Historic Site
Both the main house and a smaller building on the property were recognized as important historical places. On December 8, 1976, they were named a National Historic Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are officially protected because of their historical importance.
The Museum Today
On November 20, 1999, the City of Uvalde gave ownership of the Garner Home and Museum to the University of Texas at Austin. It then became part of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.
In 2011, the University closed the house for important updates and repairs. During this time, the museum's displays were moved to the lobby of the First State Bank of Uvalde. Once the renovations are finished, the first floor will still focus on John Nance Garner. The second floor will have new exhibits dedicated to Dolph Briscoe, who was the 41st Governor of Texas and also from Uvalde.
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