Marker Details

West Mansion

3301 NASA Road One

Webster , 77598

Notes:

Patrick VanPelt has placed marker in the Harris County Records Center, Jan. 2011; mansion restored and opened as DR34AM brand clothing line by Hakeem Olajuwon in January, 2013; retail manager contacted in March, 2013 & interested in returning marker to site, need to follow up with Ibrahim Arch, cell 832 922 5996

Directions: From I-45 north on NASA Parkway (NASA Road 1), mansion on left, just past Space Center Boulevard

Key Time Period: 1920 - 1940 Post-WW I & Depression

Corretions/New Research:

Marker Text: Lumber, oil, and ranching tycoon James Marion West (1871-1941) and his wife, Jessie Dudley (1871-1953), hired eminent Houston architect Joseph Finger to design this 17,000-square foot house as headquarters for their 30,000-acre ranch. Built in 1929-30, it is an excellent example of the Italian renaissance revival style. It features exceptional ironwork by Berger & Son, classical pediments and arched windows. Subsequent owners include Humble Oil and Rice University.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993

Marker Type: RTHL Marker

Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 619 P

GPS Coordinates: 29 33.623, 95 04.423

Precinct No: 1

Marker No: 10803