Highrise Tower Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 wow! So that's who designed and owned that infamous mansion in the Museum District. I never knew it was one of Maurice Sullivan's homes. Very cool! Does anyone know about this house? Must have been built in the 1920s? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspersonBuildings Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1923 to be exact. Per "Houston Architectural Guide, Second Edition" (1999) : Sullivan designed this house for his family and it is due to filial piety that it survives in good condition. It represents a combination of attributes often seen in the 1920's: the English-influenced picturesque manor house, prominently displaying an Italian loggia, a cultural conjunction that must have been especially welcome in sultry Houston" Around 10 years ago it was turned into a commercial banquet, restaurant, club type of business. Don't think it did too well. Not sure if before that it was still residential. When I first bought this book, I could have sworn this was the house at the southwest corner of Almeda and Blodgett (facing Blodgett). I have always admired this beautiful house (built in 1931). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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