The Milton Parker Home built in 1885, is the second oldest home in Bryan, Texas. It is registered in the National Register of Historic Places. The home located on four acres is five blocks from downtown Bryan, Texas. The house has over 5,000 square feet with seven fireplaces and two wrap-around porches. It was restored by the current owners, John Zeig and Dr. Van Walker. There are five bedrooms available for guests, three of which have private baths. The Parker family owned the home until 1992 and upon the death of Kate Parker Bernath it was donated to Texas A&M University who sold to a fraternity. The fraternity sold the home to the current owners in 1999. The Milton Parker Home has been featured on the "Woman's Club Home Tour" and has hosted the Bryan Heritage League "High Tea". Recently the home has hosted 80th and 90th birthday celebrations and been highlighted in the Brazos Valley Insite Magazine.
The Milton Parker Home will be celebrating it's own 125th year birthday in 2010. Visit back often for a schedule of upcoming events!
The style of the home is Victorian Eastlake replicating the designs of Charles Eastlake of England who's basic style was known as "SIMPLE ELEGANCE". Many of the fireplace mantels are of Eastlake design along with much of the antique furniture which you will see through out the home.
The Milton Parker Home is located less than 5 miles from the Texas A&M Campus and the George Bush Library.
The house is available for B&B guests, weddings, anniversary parties, social events, retreats, business meetings and dinner parties. Each event will be catered to your needs.
