This is the Fulton Mansion in Fulton, TX. It was built by a local rancher/businessman, George Fulton, over the course of three years starting in 1874. The house was far ahead of it's time with running water, bathrooms and central heat. The Fulton's had their own natural gas well for lighting. There is a fire place in every room but they are not functional. They hold the central heat vents.
The view from the front porch shows how close the water is. The home has been through many storms and hurricanes. Legend says that a fishing boat was blown out of the bay into the mansion and destroyed, but the building didn't suffer any damage at all.
The home is now a state historic site furnished with period antiques and some pieces owned by the Fultons.
An especially fierce hurricane came through in 1917. Even though the home was unscathed, the windmill was blown two blocks away.
It landed in a live oak tree and remains there today.
The tree has grown around the blades. It'll take another hurricane to get it out.
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