Julius H. Ruhl Residence

One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker is located at the former residence of Julius H. Ruhl. The marker was erected in 1984 by the Texas Historical Commission.

Inscribed

“A native of Prussia, Julius H. Ruhl came to Galveston in 1872. He served as cashier and clerk for the mercantile firm of Kauffman & Runge until his death in 1882. This home, which Ruhl had constructed in 1874-75, remained in his family until 1962. The residence exhibits Italianate detailing and features a fine, two-story porch with classical colonettes, a bracketed cornice along the roof line, and a central triangular pediment.”

“Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1984”