Carroll House, James Judson and Lena Carter
16 Courtlandt Place
Houston , 77006
Notes: Gated community; Marker text for #10625 & 11937 are the same on the THC Atlas; Nov. 2009, THC's Sarah McCleskey determined that Atlas # 11937 is a duplication and has been removed from the Atlas
Directions: Courtlandt Place is a one block long boulevard, 1 block south of Westheimer/Elgin & west of Bagby Street/Spur 527; from boulevard entrance - even house numbers on the right, odd numbers on the left; marker in front of house near sidewalk
Key Time Period: 1893 - 1919 City Beautiful - WW I
Corretions/New Research:
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.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997
Marker Type: RTHL Marker
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)
Key Map Information: 493 T
GPS Coordinates: 29 44.625, 95 22.917
Precinct No: 1
Marker No: 10625