Wray, Andrew Jackson and Margaret Cullinan, House
Also known as: Wray House
Why it's listed
Built in 1938-39 at 3 Remington Lane in Houston's Shadyside neighborhood, this two-story brick house was designed by John F. Staub for Andrew Jackson Wray and his wife Margaret Cullinan Wray, daughter of Shadyside developer J. S. Cullinan. Its cruciform plan uses thin, angled wings that follow the curve of the street, shield the south-facing garden and allow cross-ventilation in Houston's humid climate. Details include a raking parapet over the entrance, cast-stone trim, a brick arcade, wrought iron galleries and shuttered floor-length windows. The style is Latin Colonial, which blends English Neoclassicism with the Spanish Creole architecture of New Orleans. It is considered one of the best works of Staub, who trained at MIT and designed many country houses across Texas and neighboring states. A 1986-87 remodeling altered the garage apartment interior and finishes but left the overall design intact. The house remains a single-family home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an exceptional example of the work of Houston architect John F. Staub under Criterion C in the area of Architecture. It shows his ability to reconcile site planning, room layout and Houston's hot, humid climate with Latin Colonial Revival styling. It was his only independent work in Shadyside, built for the daughter and son-in-law of the subdivision's developer.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 93000844, listed August 19, 1993. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3 Remington Ln., Houston |
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| County | Harris County |
| Listed | August 19, 1993 |
| Reference number | 93000844 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1939 |
| Architect / builder | Staub, John F. (architect); Fredericks, P.H. (Builder) |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals; Neoclassical Style (Latin Colonial) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In excellent condition and still used as a single dwelling; remodeled in 1986-87 without compromising integrity. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 29.72349, -95.39326 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 93000844.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001101
- This listing as JSON
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