Details for John M. Dorrance House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010650

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Marker Number 10650
Atlas Number 5201010650
Marker Title John M. Dorrance House
Index Entry Dorrance, John M., House
Address 9 Courtlandt Place
City Houston
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 269668
UTM Northing 3292726
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings; design and construction; markets, merchantiles; Mediterranean (architectural style)
Marker Year 1991
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text (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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

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