Built 1884 Opened 1884 | NRHP Reference # 85001492 Added to NRHP 5 July 1985 | |
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Similar Cloud County Historical, Union Pacific Railroad, Brown Grand Theatre, El Quartelejo Ruins, Augusta Theater | ||
Charles W. Van De Mark House is a Queen Anne style historic building located in Clyde, Kansas, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was previously used as a restaurant, but is now a private home.
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Background
Charles W. Van De Mark was a prominent banker and attorney in Clyde, Kansas. He and his wife Elizabeth Stevens had three sons, Martin Van De Mark, Otis Van De Mark, and John V. Van De Mark. Martin was a very successful farmer in Kansas. Otis moved to Houston, Texas, where had a successful business career. John V. Van De Mark went on to develop real estate in Houston with his uncle, Henry F. McGregor, as well as to serve as the Vice President of the Federal Land Bank in Houston.
History
The two-story house was built for Van De Mark's family. The house was furnished with the finest mahogany paneling and millwork, which exist to this day.