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A Glenbrook Valley hacienda
This Glenbrook Valley jewel was designed by Symond E. Doughtie Architect and Jack Porterfield Associates in 1954. The house was built for Elmer and Myrtle Richardson in 1955. The Richardson’s company, Drive-In Properties, built the house. The house has many midcentury modern features including clerestory windows, ceiling to floor glass, a sunken living room, exposed interior brick walls, modern patterned room dividers, suspended kitchen cabinets, and a unique kitchen wood called “Wedgewood”.
In 1960 the Richardson’s added a lounge, named “The Kit-Kat Club” by the neighbors, above the garage that features a martini bar, a boomerang shaped stage, and a movie screen that is projected upon by a projector hidden in a compartment behind a portrait across the room from the screen,. Furnished by Fingers Furniture in 1960, the room maintains its original furniture.
The 2017 SIP Series is chaired by R.W. McKinney and honorary chairmen Bill Baldwin and Jason Roth Fuller. SIP receptions include hors d’oeuvres, wine provided by Dionisio Winery and beer courtesy of Southern Star Brewing. Starting times for SIP receptions vary depending on location. Don't miss this chance to sip, taste and tour these historic Houston treasures.
