Houston businessman offers new beginning for tattered mansion

2010-07-21 / Front Page

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Grand, complicated, majestic, the original Potter mansion is being restored to its original splendor under the loving eye of John Schreiber. Formerly neglected, the massive 1930-built brick home is looking sharp these days, its grounds and 12,000 square feet sandwiched into Kilgore’s hotel district on the outskirts of U.S. 259.

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As a member of the family I

Submitted by D.E.L. (not verified) on Thu, 2010-07-22 22:45.

As a member of the family I have many memories of this fine old home. I am glad someone is going to maintain and restore it.

how about a winery? That

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2010-07-22 22:29.

how about a winery? That would go over very well.

no heart shaped pond...too

Submitted by patti mccarty (not verified) on Thu, 2010-07-22 21:45.

no heart shaped pond...too hugh heffner

I saw the inside of the house

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2010-07-22 20:56.

I saw the inside of the house when it belonged to Harry Crow and had been cut up into apartments and also ate at La Hacienda. Even in disrepair it was still beautiful. Hope some of the blue mirrors and the gilt cornices were left and could be salvaged. Also miss driving by and seeing the ducks in the pond out front. Thanks to Mr. Schreiber for keeping such a beautiful architectural landmark standing for other to enjoy.

As a child, I visited that

Submitted by Luanne S (not verified) on Thu, 2010-07-22 13:04.

As a child, I visited that house, which was the home of the grandmother of my friend, Betsy Potter. It was the world's best place for hide-and-seek! There was something about hiding things in the chandelier over the stairs - - a corner that opened - - but that may have been replaced long ago. It was such a showplace - thank you for caring!

i think that is wonderful

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2010-07-22 09:11.

i think that is wonderful someone is going to fix this place up. we ate at the Hacienda Mexican restaurant & the place was Beautiful. it had the goldfish pond inside & the kids loved it. THANKS FOR KEEPING THE MANSON, A BED & BREAKFAST WOULD BE WONDERFUL!

WOW!!! Is all I can say.I

Submitted by Clayton L. (not verified) on Wed, 2010-07-21 15:03.

WOW!!! Is all I can say.I have lived in Kilgore all my life and loved the house glad to see it's not being torn down.

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