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PHILLIP, (JULIUS) HOUSE 116 N. Plant, Boerne |
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DESCRIPTION: The one story house is typical "turn of the century," rural, framed board and batten; original L shaped with a gable at each end of the roof. The roof is composition shingle to the original fron section. The foundation is on cedar post, pier and beam construction. The windows are wood, single hung, 6 x 6 sash.
HISTORY: The house began as a four room house with a separate
room in rear. Later two rooms and porch were added.
The front porch is three
sections wide with sawn wood brackets supporting spindles, with a unique
gingerbread design of wooden stars framed in wooden hoops. The floor remains
wooden.
At the time of purchase of the property, many postoak trees were on the land; however, little time was wasted putting in a field and garden. Hackerry trees were planted and still stand, giving lovely shade in the summer. A complete orchard of pear, plum, figs, apricots and grapes was planted and some still bear fruit.
This house was the home of Julius Phillip, pioneer and county judge of Kendall County and his wife, Anna (Meckel) Phillip also from a pioneer family. The house has been the residence of family members since it was built in 1900. Ella (Phillip) Massey lived here rearing her four children and until her death, then her grand- daughter, Cary Crea became the owner.
Source: Boerne Public Library file compiled by Bettie Edmonds.
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