Kennedy Bakery
813 Congress
Houston , 77002
Directions: North of Old Market Square, marker on exterior wall to left (facing) entrance
Key Time Period: 1846 - 1865 Statehood - Civil War
Corretions/New Research:
Marker Text: Irish native John Kennedy (1819-78) came to Houston in 1842. A baker, he operated a store at other locations in the city before commissioning the construction of this building about 1860 for a steam bakery. Kennedy later established other operations and became a leading businessman of Houston. One of the oldest structures in the city on its original site, the two-story brick building remained in the Kennedy family until 1970.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Marker Type: RTHL Marker
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)
Key Map Information: 493 L
GPS Coordinates: 29 45.795, 95 21.739
Precinct No: 1
Marker No: 10712