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McFaddin-Ward House

1906 Calder Avenue at Third Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
409-832-1906
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Beaumont
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Beautiful Beaux Arts colonial mansion built in 1906 by Texas oil family. 12,500 square feet of space with sweeping porches, fine furnishings and...... more » Owner description: Beautiful Beaux Arts colonial mansion built in 1906 by Texas oil family. 12,500 square feet of space with sweeping porches, fine furnishings and valuable antiques. Spacious lawns, flower beds surround the three-floor home. Home’s original furnishings on display. Check the website for special events. Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm with devoted volunteer-docent. Closed Mondays,Holidays. $3/person. Children 8 years or older. Call for appointment to avoid disappointment. 409-832-2134. two historical home designations « less
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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We had a blast holding an office meeting there and then touring the home. Beautiful and so interesting. More

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Austin, Texas
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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This house is big and beautiful. Do not miss it.The guided tour took about 90 minutes and cost $3 for adults. If you take your phone, purse and/or camera with you, you will need to put those items in a keyed locker. The carriage house is a free self tour. More

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florida
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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You must be at the front desk by 2:15 to be in the last tour.We were the only 2 and our guide knew here job. Great job young lady. More

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Beaumont, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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Truly a site to see. Not everybody lived the type of life shown, but a very good picture of a well known family More

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San Antonio, Texas
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012
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Nice peice of Beaumont history. It is not your typical old school home, this one has ALOT of history. More

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Vidor, Texas
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012
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The McFaddin family home is steeped in Southeast Texas history, worthy of a stop on any trip involving coming through Beaumont. More

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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012
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I toured the McFaddin Ward home in a very small your of just myself and a very nice and informative guide. I should have called for reservations but after the first tour was full, I came back for the second tour of the day and immediately began my personal tour. The home is amazing with all original artifacts and art... More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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Would recommend touring this beautiful mansion.. very friendly and loved the entry and gorgeous stairs. Staff knowledgable and very proud of the home. More

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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2010

This is very interesting historic home in Beaumont. The docents are very informative. Highly recommend. More

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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2010
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