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| YEAR
BUILT: |
1916 |
| ARCHITECT/BUILDER: |
Hal
Thompson |
| ORIGINAL
OWNER: |
E.R.
Brown |
ORIGINAL
DESCRIPTION: |
A
residence blending the character of a Mediterranean villa
with Georgian elements. The asymmetrical elevation is
unusual for houses of this period. The entry pavilion
which is formed by two giant pilasters capped by a triangular
pediment shows influence of the Georgian Revival. The
Adam Style elements consist of ornamented swag reliefs
under the balconies, carved shell motifs in the dormers,
the extensive use of the Palladian motif on the loggia,
and the use of attenuated Ionic columns flanking the front
door. One of the more notable features of the house is
the gracefully proportioned wrought iron and glass canopy
over the front entry. As early photograph of this house
shows the use of the semi-circular awnings attached to
the canopy and the French doors opening onto the bowed
terrace. |
| OF
INTEREST: |
This
residence was built for E.R. Brown, president of Magnolia
Oil n/k/a Mobil Oil, at a total cost of $25,489.61. Ms.
Brown informed her architects that she desired a house
resembling an Italian villa because she felt the style
was well suited to the Dallas climate. The Brown family
lived in the house for 60 years. |
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