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James Judson and Lena Carter Carroll House

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16 Courtlandt Place, Houston, TX, USA
 
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     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 ont he principal facade. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997

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