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John M. Dorrance House

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

(1852-1935) An early Houston cotton broker and business and civic leader, had this home built for his family in 1914. Designed by the noted Fort Worth architectural firm of Sanguinet and Staats, the house is an outstanding example of Mediterranean architecture. Prominent features of the structure include its arched windows and door openings, tile roof, and stucco finish. It remained in the Dorrance family until 1941. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Marker Details

Address 9 Courtlandt Place
Location Description
Marker # 10650
Dedicated 1991
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; design and construction; markets, merchantiles; Mediterranean (architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 29.743378, -95.381699

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