Sparks House

Constructed: 1927

Address: 1510 West Avenue

The original Hutchings-Sparks House at 1510 West Avenue was built in 1891 and razed in 1927, with Sam Sparks listed on a 1928 water service permit for the current structure. Early occupants included Effie Dignan and her brother-in-law Henry Hutchings, a notable Texas politician, adjutant general, and newspaper publisher, who lived there from 1891 to at least 1904. Sam Sparks, a prominent banker and businessman, lived in the home from 1910 until his death in 1933, followed by his descendants, including U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks. The property reflects a long lineage of historically significant Texans associated with politics, military service, and business leadership.