Learn about historical homes in Cleburne | Local News
Are you interested in old houses or do you like to imagine a different time? The Cleburne Public Library invites history buffs to a program on historic homes in Cleburne on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Part of the Lone Star History Summer Series in Johnson County, the program is free and includes refreshments.
Lynn Wegener Buker, owner of Heritage Homes and 2008-17 president of Save Old Cleburne, will present slides of Cleburne homes as they cover the period from 1867 (date of the “Little Old House” in Buffalo) to 1915 or so (Advent of the Craftsman period.) She will point out stylistic features in examples from the Victorian era, such as the Queen Anne, the simpler Victorian farmhouse, and the Craftsman.
Buker grew up in Washington state and often lived on her grandparents’ farm while her father was in the Navy. Her grandmother used to collect antiques in a very long chicken coop. Buker and Cousins decorated and played in the stable and often slept there. At the age of 9 she became a collector.
She was in the antique business for 20 years before moving to Texas in 2000 and Cleburne in 2007, drawn to the lovely old houses and bought one. She says it’s okay to modernize an old house with appliances, for example, but keep its unique history and integrity by not altering historical features like moldings, doors, and windows. Your professional tip is: hire a professional for everything important.
In 2013, she opened her store on Chambers Street, which is now at 208 E. Henderson St. She loves to tinker and create there. She has three children and eight grandchildren with husband David. Her parents and brother moved here. Your whole family will love boating on Lake Pat Cleburne. They want to see a park there. Buker is also interested in community gardens and livable neighborhoods
“We don’t want to lose our past,” said Buker. “Our history makes us what we are.”
The program is supported by Stephanie Montero, the manager of the Layland Museum and the Cleburne Railroad Museum. She brings resources for studying historic homes from the Layland Archives: maps, city directories, SOC Survey Binder, Virginia McAlester’s A Field Guide to American Architecture, and more for a hands-on demonstration. The library also offers resources.
Graduated from Texas Christian University majoring in Art History and University of Dallas with an MBA,
Montero has worked at many museums including the Kimbell Art Museum, Historic Fort Worth, Inc., the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, and six years with Layland. She and her husband own a horse farm near Grandview, where he feeds and trains horses and gives English riding lessons. Her family has a love for horses – their daughter Anna works for Riding for Hope in Kentucky. Montero also loves reading (secrets), architecture and being Anna’s mother.
Call the library at 817-645-0934 for information. The library is located at 302 W. Henderson St.
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