1881
Marriage
William Henry (“W.H.”) Stark married Miriam Melissa Lutcher on December 22, 1881.
1887
Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark
Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark was born in Orange, Texas on December 8, 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.
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.
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.
1971
A New Beginning
Restoration began on The W.H. Stark House and continued until 1980.
1981
Tours Begin
The W.H. Stark House opened for tours on February 10, 1981
2005
Natural Disaster Strikes
Hurricane Rita left a significant mark on The W.H. Stark House and its adjacent Carriage House.
2006
Renovations
The W.H. Stark House and Carriage House were re-opened for public tours after the completion of renovations in August.
