Check out the house grounds open to the public sits on a whole city block
The Swenson House was built in 1910 by W.G. and Shirley Swenson on 58 acres. Today the grounds cover a two-acre city block. In 1928, the Swensons completed a major remodeling of the home, adding brick veneer, a grape arbor and many Spanish Colonial Revival architectural features. The Swenson home is unique because so many of the original features have been preserved.
A magnificent setting for weddings, receptions, parties, teas, meetings and other gatherings. The home is on the Register of Historical Places.
http://www.abilenevisitors.com/1910-Swenson-House
Next door at 1802 Swenson you will find a second house worth looking at it was the old Abilene orphanage in the 1920’s. 1802 Swenson Street, Abilene, Texas: It was built in 1903 from a Sears & Roebuck kit which even included the forms for pouring the rocks and stones. In the 20s it served as Gregory Orphans Home. In 1975 the Godbouts bought the home and have restored it.
https://www.ruskinarc.com/city-of-abilene-texas/city-of-abilene-texas/5341-1802%20Swenson%20St/detail