History of the Blum House


This house was originally built in Plano, Texas, in 1900 by D.C. George. Built as a wedding present for his wife, the new Mrs. George was not allowed to see the house until it was completed. Its picturesque Queen Anne style, featuring an asymmetrical floor plan, bay windows, a turret, and jig-saw trim under the eaves, was popular in both middle and upper class homes between 1880 and 1910.

Technological innovations such as early electric light fixtures, linoleum and a cast iron cook stove in the kitchen, and a metal shingle roof indicate the new level of comfort available in homes in 1900.

Analysis was done of the original paint colors of the Blum House, see below, and in the Spring of 2001 The Dallas Relocation Professionals came out and repainted the house.