Grandview in Morgan's Point in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wade and Mamie Irvin House

Photographed by Jim Evans, August 30, 2013

1. Wade and Mamie Irvin House Marker

Inscription. Designed by prominent Houston architect Joseph Finger, this house was built in 1927 as the summer home of Houston business leaders Wade (1872-1941) and Mamie (1878-1957) Irvin. They owned a number of companies, and Wade was the founder and president of Citizens State Bank. The Irvins were known for lavish entertaining and maintained a private zoo on the grounds of this home. Outstanding features of the Spanish Colonial Revival style house include a combination of stucco wall finishes, tile roof, decorative metal work and tile panel, and a Moorish arch motif.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10705.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 29° 40.218′ N, 94° 59.672′ W. Marker is in Morgan's Point, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Grandview. It is on Bayridge Road east of South Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 431 Bayridge Road, La Porte TX 77571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also 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 of this marker: Bay Ridge / Morgan's Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Ross Sterling Mansion (about 500 feet away);

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Gribble-Hofheinz House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Legend of Emily (Morgan) West (approx. 0.6 miles away); Morgan's Point Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Col. James Morgan (approx. ¾ mile away); New Washington (approx. ¾ mile away); John A. Grimes Memorial Park (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan's Point.

Wade and Mamie Irvin House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, August 30, 2013

2. Wade and Mamie Irvin House

National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, August 30, 2013

3. National Register of Historic Places Plaque

Wade and Mamie Irvin House Closer Shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, August 30, 2013

4. Wade and Mamie Irvin House Closer Shot

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.