Montrose in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Link-Lee House

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2023

1. Link-Lee House Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1912 for businessman John Wiley Link, this building was designed by the firm of Sanguinet, Staats & Barnes and was the first home completed in the Montrose subdivision, which Link developed. Oilman Thomas P. Lee purchased it for his family in 1916 and in 1922 had Houston architect Alfred Finn make several alterations. An exceptional example of neoclassical architecture, the Link-Lee house features a pronounced portico, elaborate brickwork and ornate terra cotta ornamentation. Sold to the Catholic Diocese of Galveston in 1946, it has served the University of St. Thomas since the school opened in 1947. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12632.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 29° 44.291′ N, 95° 23.489′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Sul Ross Street, on the right when traveling south on Montrose Boulevard. The marker is located at the south base of the steps up to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3800 Montrose Blvd, Houston TX 77006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fondren Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); The Blue Bird Circle (approx. ¼ mile away); Gilmer-Cage-Cohn House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bering Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Waldo Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Louis Wiltz Kemp (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. John H. Foster House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Felix Tijerina (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

Also see . . . Link–Lee House. Wikipedia

The Link–Lee House is a large historic home located in Montrose in central Houston, Harris County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is currently serving as the executive office of the University of St. Thomas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Harris County, Texas in 2000, and became a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2001.

(Submitted on November 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front steps of the Link-Lee House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2023

2. The front steps of the Link-Lee House and Marker

The front view of the Link-Lee House And Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2023

3. The front view of the Link-Lee House And Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.