Carter, W. T., Jr., House
historic place
The W. T. Carter, Jr., House, a historic place in Houston, Texas, was constructed in 1912. Architects Birdsall Briscoe and Olle Lorehn designed this Prairie Style home for W. T. Carter, Jr., who lived from 1887 to 1957, and his wife, Lillie Auguste Neuhaus Carter, who lived from 1890 to 1966. The two-story residence features a hipped terra cotta tiled roof with dormers and stucco veneer. A wide, full-width porch extends to cover a porte-cochere. The property also includes a two-story garage and two carriage hitching posts at the front curb. W. T. Carter, Jr., was prominent in lumber and real estate. He also served on the Houston Port Commission and City Council. Notably, he developed Houston's first public airport, which later became William P. Hobby Airport. The Carter family maintained ownership of the house until 1978. This site was recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2011. The W. T. Carter, Jr., House is significant for its architectural style and its association with a prominent Houston family and civic leader.