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Historic Name:
Thomas J. and Mary Donoghue
Architect | Builder:
Whitney Warren (Warren and Whitmore)
Year:
1915-1916
Style:
Georgian Revival
Areas of Significance:
Architecture, Art
City:
Houston
Thomas J. and Mary Donoghue Home. Thomas J Donoghue, a Texas Company (Texaco) founder and his wife Mary built this home in 1915-16. Designed by noted architect Whitney Warren of the firm of Warren and Wetmore, it is an excellent example of georgian revival architecture with wood and stone carvings by master artisan Peter Mansbendel. A part of the exclusive early 20th century Courtlandt Place neighborhood. The house remained in the Donoghue family until 1966.

Thomas J. and Mary Donoghue Home

Front Door

Historical marker

Ceiling Detail

Ceiling Detail

Ceiling Detail

Ceiling Detail

Living Room Mantle

Living Room Mantle

Mantle Detail

Mantle Detail

Cornice Board

Mantle Mirror

Dining Room Mantle


Dining Room Mantle



Dining Room Mantle

Dining Room Mantle

Staircase

Stair Detail

Screened Loggia

Screened Loggia Detail

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