Designed in neo-renaissance, high Victorian style by Nicholas J. Clayton, noted architect, for H. M. Trueheart & Co., first chartered realty firm in Texas, founded by John O. Trueheart in 1857. H. M. Trueheart joined his father in 1866, admitted John Adriance as a partner in 1871, and built this structure in 1882. After H. M. Trueheart retired in 1906, the firm continued through 1953 as John Adriance & Sons. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973 Restored by the Junior League of Galveston