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.
Wade and Mamie Irvin House. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 880 times since then and 33 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.