Clayton, William L., Summer House
historic place
The William L. Clayton Summer House in Houston, Texas, is a historic place. Built in 1924, this Colonial Revival style residence was designed by Houston architect Birdsall P. Briscoe. It was the first home constructed in the River Oaks subdivision. The house served as the summer retreat for William Lockhart Clayton and his family. Clayton was a prominent Houston businessman, co-founder of the Anderson-Clayton Cotton Company. He also served as a public servant, notably as a principal architect of the Marshall Plan. The William L. Clayton Summer House was designated a City of Houston Landmark in 2007 and a Protected Landmark in 2008. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This site reflects a significant period in Houston's development.