Dublin Core
Title
The Helmbrecht House
Description
The Helmbrecht House possesses distinctive characteristics of 1920s architecture and is representative of the work of John F. Staub, a master designer. One of three Galveston homes designed by Staub, the smallest, and one which Staub himself called, "A tiny house - the simplest of houses - but I love it".
Primarily known for his work on the Bayou Bend estate and River Oaks in Houston, Staub designed this French manor-style home for cotton exporter William Helmbrecht in 1928. The house is typical of Staub's style of creating visual interest through careful selection of materials and details. The house cost $21,547 to build, and the surrounding fence dates from the 1880s.
Primarily known for his work on the Bayou Bend estate and River Oaks in Houston, Staub designed this French manor-style home for cotton exporter William Helmbrecht in 1928. The house is typical of Staub's style of creating visual interest through careful selection of materials and details. The house cost $21,547 to build, and the surrounding fence dates from the 1880s.