John M. Dorrance House
Houston, Harris County, Texas
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(1852-1935) An early Houston cotton broker and business and civic leader, had this home built for his family in 1914. Designed by the noted Fort Worth architectural firm of Sanguinet and Staats, the house is an outstanding example of Mediterranean architecture. Prominent features of the structure include its arched windows and door openings, tile roof, and stucco finish. It remained in the Dorrance family until 1941. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
John M. Dorrance was an early Houston cotton broker and civic leader who commissioned this family home in 1914 from the prominent Fort Worth firm of Sanguinet and Staats. Its arched openings, tile roof, and stucco finish make it a fine local example of Mediterranean-revival architecture. The house stayed in the Dorrance family until 1941.
Why it matters
The residence reflects the wealth that the cotton trade built in early-twentieth-century Houston and the work of one of Texas's most influential architectural firms.
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