Timeline

1881
1887
1894
1936
1961
1971
1981
2005
2006

1881

Marriage

William Henry (“W.H.”) Stark married Miriam Melissa Lutcher on December 22, 1881.
1881

1887

Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark

Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark was born in Orange, Texas on December 8, 1887.

1887

1894

The W.H. Stark House

The W.H. Stark House was built by William H. Stark and his wife, Miriam Melissa Lutcher Stark.

1894

1936

Closure of The W.H. Stark House

After the deaths of W.H. Stark and Miriam Melissa Lutcher Stark, The W.H. Stark House was closed.

1936

1961

The Stark Foundation

H.J. Lutcher Stark, the son of W.H. Stark and Miriam Melissa Lutcher Stark, established the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation with his wife Nelda.

1961

1971

A New Beginning

Restoration began on The W.H. Stark House and continued until 1980.

1971

1981

Tours Begin

The W.H. Stark House opened for tours on February 10, 1981

1981

2005

Natural Disaster Strikes

Hurricane Rita left a significant mark on The W.H. Stark House and its adjacent Carriage House.

2005

2006

Renovations

The W.H. Stark House and Carriage House were re-opened for public tours after the completion of renovations in August.

2006