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The Col. Monroe M. Shipe House is a 2-storey house built by Monroe Shipe, founder of Hyde Park, in 1892. It uses an eclectic combination of styles, including a Stick style form, Queen Anne decorations, and a flat concrete roof.
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Austin, Texas
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