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Historic Name:
 James & Lena Carter Carroll House
Architect | Builder:
 Birdsall P. Briscoe
Year:
 1912 alterations in 1924
Style:
 Classical revival
Areas of Significance:
 Architecture, Art
City:
 Houston
James & Lena Carter Carroll House Built in 1912, with 1924 alterations by Architect Bridsall P. Briscoe, this was the home of James Carter 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 columns, a distinctive balustrade, and large windows on the principle facade.

Front of James Carter Carroll Home

Historical marker

Living room mantle

Mantle corner detail

Living room mantle-center detail


Dining room mantle

 

 
 



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