Texas in Review - Seward Plantation (1957)

Duration: 0:04:54

Year Published: 1957

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: This clip, originally aired as part of the January 7, 1957 episode of Texas in Review, features the Seward home, a 24-room plantation mansion and grounds located outside of Independence, Texas. The tour of the property highlights the craftsmanship and interesting points of the house and outbuildings. At the time of filming, the plantation had been continuously inhabited by descendants of the builder, one of whom makes an appearance and presents his favorite room.