Completed in 1906, the McFaddin-Ward
House stands as a testament to the Spindletop Oil Boom of 1901. Rancher W.P.H.
McFaddin and his wife, Ida, aquired the house after a revolutionary oil gusher
blew in on land they owned in Beaumont. The petrochemical industry as we know
it today was born. The McFaddin's Beaux Arts/Colonial-style home with all its
original furnishings provides a glimpse of the lavish lifestyle of a family
that lived there for more than 75 years.
Reservations are strongly
recommended for the guided tour of the house. Children must be at least eight
years of age to take the guided tour.
Visitor Center: 1906 Calder Avenue -
Beaumont, Texas - 77701
To make a reservation or for more
information, please call (409) 832-2134.
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