​John M. Dorrance House

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Marker No: 10650

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 29.743299, -95.383163

Marker Text: ​John M. Dorrance (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. (1991)

Location: ​9 Courtlandt Place, Houston