King, Richard, House
historic place
In Corpus Christi, Texas, stands the Richard and Minerva King House, a historic place located at 611 South Upper Broadway. This two-story brick Italian Renaissance home was completed in 1928. It was built for Richard King, grandson of Captain Richard King, and his wife, Minerva Pierport Heaney King. The couple built this residence after their previous home was lost during the 1919 hurricane. San Antonio architect John M. Marriott designed the house, and Fidel Chamberlain served as the contractor. Constructed on a natural bluff, the home was built with double courses of solid brick and a robust foundation to withstand hurricanes and high winds. It features a Spanish s-type ceramic tile roof. Richard King was involved with the Corpus Christi National Bank, joining its board by 1913. He also significantly contributed to the development of the Port of Corpus Christi, chairing the Nueces County Navigation Commission from 1929. Minerva King was active in civic life, including organizing the Civic Music Association. This house is historically significant as an example of Italian Renaissance architecture and for representing an era of growth and prosperity in Corpus Christi.