Edward & Katharine Jackson House
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Built in the Avondale neighborhood, the Edward and Katharine Jackson house was originally constructed by local lumber manager James Carroll in 1913. The home changed hands several times before the Jacksons purchased the property in 1918. It was kept in the family until 1970. This home is an excellent example of early 20th century craftsman architecture. The roof features scalloped cresting with outward-facing scroll ends. The symmetrical front façade contains two palladian windows, while multiple ornamental knee brackets rest under the roof eaves. Indoor elements include pine floors, mantel and molding. RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2016
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Local lumber manager James Carroll built this home in Houston's Avondale neighborhood in 1913, and after passing through several hands the Jacksons bought it in 1918 and kept it in the family until 1970. It is a fine example of early-20th-century Craftsman design, with scalloped roof cresting, twin Palladian windows on a symmetrical façade, ornamental knee brackets, and pine floors and millwork inside.
Why it matters
The house reflects the Craftsman movement's popularity in early Houston and the settled, family-centered neighborhoods that grew as the city expanded.
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Related people
- · James Carroll
- · Edward Jackson
- · Katharine Jackson
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