Details for Link-Lee House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201012632

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Marker Number 12632
Atlas Number 5201012632
Marker Title Link-Lee House
Index Entry Link-Lee House
Address 3800 Montrose Blvd.
City Houston
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 268720
UTM Northing 3291960
Subject Codes educational topics; Neoclassical (architectural style); houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 2001
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Constructed in 1912 for businessman John Wiley Link, this building was designed by the firm of Sanguinet, Staats & Barnes and was the first home completed in the Montrose subdivision, which Link developed. Oilman Thomas P. Lee purchased it for his family in 1916 and in 1922 had Houston architect Alfred Finn make several alterations. An exceptional example of Neoclassical architecture, the Link-Lee house features a pronounced portico, elaborate brickwork and ornate terra cotta ornamentation. Sold to the Catholic Diocese of Galveston in 1946, it has served the University of St. Thomas since the school opened in 1947. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
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