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W. T. Carter, Sr. House

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

Designed by Houston architect Birdsall Briscoe for William T. Carter, Sr. And his wife, Maude, this house was built in 1920. The Carters moved from a mansion on Main Street to be closer to three of their grown children, who lived in 16, 18 and 20 Courtlandt Place, forming a continuous row of family houses. Carter was an influential Houston businessman with a large timber operation based in Camden, Texas. The house’s Georgian revival style incorporates Tudor and Classical Revival elements, including the gabled dormers, the slate roof and the flemish bond pattern in the brick veneer.

Marker Details

Address 14 Courtlandt Place
Location Description 14 Courtlandt Place
Marker # 17820
Dedicated 2014
Size, Type 16" x 12" plaque with post
Code houses
Latitude, Longitude 29.743849, -95.384067

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