James Judson and Lena Carter
Carroll House
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Marker No: 10625
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
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Marker Text: Built in 1912, with 1924 alterations by architect Birdsall P. Briscoe, this was the home of James Judson Carroll (1876-1938), noted businessman and ornithologist, and Lena (Carter) (1879-1971) his wife, who was a member of a prominent lumber company family. The classical revival residence features interior carvings by artist Peter Mansbendel, two-story colossal columns, a distinctive balustrade, and large windows on the principal facade. (1997)
National Register of Historic Places
Geographic: 29.743671, -95.384094
Location: 16 Courtlandt Place, Houston
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