HISTORIC LODGING
FAMILY TRADITION
The Rose Marie A NAME THAT EVERYONE IN TOWN USED TO KNOW, AND NOW WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER By Emily Henderson
Kaylee Vavra and her husband LB decided to take on a and one bathroom, spanning across 1,370 square feet. project back in the spring of 2020 when the house next It has three expansive porches, great for sitting and door to her granny’s old home on Buck Street went up taking in the quaint town of Caldwell. Whether you’re for sale. Kaylee’s granny, Rose Marie Valigura, lived in visiting for Kolache Festival, Round Top antiquing, the neighboring home for 44 years and TAMU events, or just to spend time with Above, Kaylee Vavra, always kept a watchful eye on its residents. family, this downtown-adjacent periodco-owner of the property At one point her granny’s cousin even lived preserved home will feel like it’s wrapping and granddaughter of Rose there and Mrs. Rose spent countless days in its arms around you and warming your Marie, proudly displaying the swing on the front porch visiting with heart from the inside out … just like a trip photos of her Valigura grandparents, with her loved ones. to grandma’s house. grandmother’s signature on display in the background.
Naturally, when the home became available it just felt right for Kaylee to continue on the tradition of caring for folks staying under that same roof.
Built in 1938, The Rose Marie boasts three bedrooms
The rental property’s namesake was commonly referred to as the town granny. Being the co-owner of Valigura Food Market in Caldwell with her husband David until it was sold in the seventies, Mrs. Rose was a friendly face around town that everyone grew accustomed to seeing. Once
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