Montrose in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Edward & Katharine Jackson House
Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2023
1. Edward & Katharine Jackson House Marker
Inscription.
Edward and Katharine Jackson House. . 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 facade 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
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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 facade 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 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18495.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 29° 44.781′ N, 95° 22.962′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Stratford Street and Helena Street on Stratford Street. The marker is located along the sidewalk in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Stratford Street, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
2. The Edward & Katharine Jackson House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
