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    Galveston Historic Home Tour opens doors to 8 island treasures

    Holly Beretto
    May 1, 2019 | 2:22 pm

    Our coastal history’s doors are wide open in Galveston, as the island community hosts the 45th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour on May 4, 5, 11, and 12. Galveston lovers, architecture admirers, and preservation enthusiasts can visit eight homes highlighted in this year’s event.

     

    Several of these picturesque homes date back to the days before Galveston's great 1900 storm, such as the August Roemer Tenant House, built in 1873, and are located on familiar streets, such as Broadway and Ball. Others boast designs by architectural names, such as Henry Collier Cooke, who created the Cameron House in 1891. The tour is open 10 am to 6 pm each day and features the following historic homes.

     

     August Roemer Tenant House, built 1873
    1416 Sealy Ave.

    In 1873, August Roemer built this Gulf Coast cottage with triple dormers for use as a rental property. The center-hall house features a notable entry with double doors and transom, turned balusters, and square porch columns. Roemer sold the one-and-one-half-story house in 1879 to Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl.

     

     James and Amelia Byrnes House, built c. 1881
    2113 Ball St.

    Paving and roofing contractor James Byrnes purchased this property in 1883, making improvements through 1895. Ironically, the Byrnes House was held up as an example of urban decay in 1969 during a city referendum on urban renewal. The home has been in rehabilitation house since 2013.

     

     Conrad and Henrike Lenz House, built 1887
    1807 Avenue L

    The center-hall, side-gable home that features double dormers was a family residence for German-born Conrad Lenz, who came to Galveston with his wife, Henrike Pruessner. Lenz, a butcher, would later build a shop and smokehouse next door on the corner of 18th Street.

     

     Allen and Lulu Cameron House, built 1891
    1126 Church St.

    The two-story Victorian home boasts features such as an asymmetrical façade with double wrap-around galleries separated by a patterned shingle skirt, a decorative balustrade, and a widow’s walk. It was designed by Englishman Henry Collier Cooke of the firm Bourgeois Nitchner & Cooke, who emigrated from England and Italy to Galveston in 1891. Cooke's masterpiece was designed for merchant Allen Cameron and his wife, Lulu Aschoff.

     

     Lucas Terrace, built 1901-1908
     1407 Broadway St.
    Another Galveston structure with English roots, this complex was built by British immigrant Thomas Lucas, who erected it with salvaged bricks from his apartment building at 6th and Broadway, which was destroyed in the great 1900 storm. Lucas Terrace features two connected, gable-front, three-story buildings; a courtyard separates the main buildings from two detached two-story servant’s quarters on the south part of the property.

     

     Peter and Augusta Nielson House, built 1915
     1711 Rosenberg Avenue (25th St.)
    A residence slightly touched by tragedy, this two-story brick house was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. The abode was built by Peter Nielson, a Danish-born merchant tailor, who died suddenly a year after construction. Nielson's widow, Augusta, maintained the residence until 1929, when she moved to Houston.

     

     Iocopo Niccolai Tenant House, built 1922
    2416 38th St.

    In March 1938, Italian immigrant carpenter, Iacopo Niccolai, relocated this five-room bungalow, along with 11 others. Niccolai concentrated the 12 properties within the 2400 block of 38th Street, which he dubbed “Niccolai Subdivision.” The block was utilized as rentals until his death in 1947.

     

     Peter and Anna Serini House, built 1903, rebuilt 1923
    1810 Ave. N ½

    Another example of post-1900-storm development, this vacant lot was purchased in 1902 by Alexander McLellan, a Canadian immigrant and foreman for Southwestern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company. McLellan relocated a house there, and in 1913, Peter and Anna Serini purchased the property. The Serinis rebuilt the home in 1923.

     

     Additional events
    Several other events are slated around the home tour, including a breakfast the 1892 Bishop’s Palace on May 4, 5, and 11 at 8 am. Tickets are $85 and include breakfast in the historic home’s dining room and a tour of the house.

     

    On May 3 and 10, for $150, guests can enjoy a multicourse chef’s dinner in one of the historic homes featured on the tour, along with a discussion about the home from its owners. Meanwhile, on May 12, celebrate mom with a jazz brunch at Menard Hall, the oldest residence on the island. Breakfast, door prizes, and more are included in the $70 ticket. All of these special events include the historic homes tour in the ticket price.

     

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     Individual tickets are $35 each. For schedules and more details, visit the official site.

    Allen and Lulu Cameron House, 1126 Church St.

    Galveston Historic Home Tour
      
    Photo courtesy of Galveston Historical Foundation
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    the Picassos are real

    Star NYC designer dishes on Texas ranch-inspired Memorial restaurant

    Emily Cotton
    Jul 11, 2025 | 1:00 pm
    Latuli restaurant interior
    Photo by Frank Frances
    A caribou over the fireplace and 11-foot palm trees mix ranch and coastal styles.

    When Houston rancher and restaurateur Allison Knight first plucked interior designer Alfredo Paredes from an Elle Decor list of top designers, she was looking to overhaul a few “cabinlike structures” on her family’s Colorado ranch — which he executed to perfection. Now, Parades, a 33-year veteran of Ralph Lauren, including roles as senior vice president and chief creative officer, has put his stamp on Houston. Latuli, the cozy new Gulf Coast and Texas-game-heavy restaurant by Knight and chef Bryan Caswell shares its sophisticated-casual aesthetic with other Paredes-designed projects like the Polo Club in NYC and Ralph’s in Paris.

    Taking their cue from the lack of elevated-but-approachable dining options in the Memorial area, friends and business partners Knight and Caswell chose Hedwig Village as the ideal location to debut a restaurant that offers a little something for everyone — from art enthusiasts to kids.

    “It’s very comfortable. This is supposed to feel like an extension of somebody’s home,” Knight tells CultureMap. “It’s in the neighborhood. I wanted to create this unique space and gathering place. We want people to come multiple times a week.”

    An extension of someone’s home it certainly is — Knight’s, to be exact. Most of the eclectic art collections and sprinklings of taxidermy throughout the restaurant found their way into Latuli’s many spaces via Knight’s Memorial area home, some even pulled from the attic. Original watercolors by John P. Cowan, the founding father of sporting art and Texas wildlife conservation, intermingle with works by Kate Boxer, Fritz Scholder, Paul Meyer, and even Pablo Picasso.

    “People come in and ask immediately about the Picassos, even though they are just signed lithographs,” Knight says with a chuckle. Picasso aside, the larger-than-life, textural portrait of a Native American man by Austin-based artist Paul Meyer is most likely to win MVP when it comes to Instagram moments.

    The interior color palette of blue, ivory, and cognac lends itself to a myriad of styles, all which can lean either coastal or ranch, depending on the space. The soaring wood beamed ceilings and enormous caribou head over the functional fireplace in the main dining room play juxtaposition to the tropical grasscloth wallpaper by Fine & Dandy and pair of 11’ palm trees, yet their coexistence is harmonious—a quality that carries itself throughout the design.

    Latuli is comprised of five separate, but cohesive dining spaces — a covered outdoor patio, a main dining room, an intimate, secondary dining room, and bar/lounge occupy the ground floor, while a private lounge and event space is situated on the second. Knight and Paredes took advantage of Houston’s proximity to Round Top to source antique vases, pots, and the large antique bar and artworks found upstairs. Inspired by her ranches in Colorado and Texas, but wanting to incorporate coastal features as well, Knight finds it interesting to see how the design reads to guests.

    “It feels familiar to them, and they can relate to it in some way. Some people say it reminds them of a Texas ranch, some people say Santa Barbara, some people said Palm Springs, somebody said South America. It’s just really interesting to hear what everybody sort of focuses on and connects to,” says Knight.

    While the design inspiration may be pleasantly ambiguous, the execution was decidedly not. Designs by Paredes were all carried out by local makers and artisans. The extensive millwork and joinery found throughout the restaurant, including the paneling, flooring, ceiling beams, and inset white oak wait stations are all creations by Doro’s Unique Flooring. The glimmering and impossibly smooth plaster work is by QTS, and the very Ralph Lauren-esque cognac-colored banquettes were fabricated and upholstered by Martin Irazoqui of Picchios in Cypress.

    Paredes designed the dining chairs, but they were crafted in Houston, along with the tables, by Agile Interiors. The intricate textile-clad backs of the dining chairs have been a fan favorite.

    “The fabric features a series of horizontal stripes incorporating geometric and tribal motifs in a rich palette of blues and grays. The intricate pattern evokes handwoven and artisanal aesthetics,” Parades explains.

    Taking a step away from the blue, ivory, and cognac color palette of the restaurant, the glossy, emerald green tiled bathrooms are something to behold. Light from the bamboo Ralph Lauren sconces dances along the high gloss tile work, illuminating the softer features of the marble countertops and classic, unlaquered brass Waterworks fixtures. The tiles were sourced from local hidden gem Pyramid Imports.

    The intention for Latuli being that it’s a place that serves the local community, Knight and Caswell wanted to make sure there is a comfortable space for everyone. There is a somewhat sceney vibe to the main dining room, an always 21+ only bar that offers both bar and table seating for those who want to catch up with friends or take in a game, and an intimate dining room for those looking for a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. The latter of which has proven quite popular: “We have those tables booked every single night, which was a surprise to me,” says Knight.

    The popularity of the private dining space also lends itself to its moodier aesthetic. A lowered ceiling and dark blue walls provide the perfect atmosphere for groups who like to settle in and stay awhile. The walls in the room have a depth to them that is difficult to pinpoint. That’s because its textured finish isn’t a paint application — it’s actually a waxed canvas fabric from Lord Fabrik.

    “This material was originally developed for sailors and fishermen in the UK and later used in American field gear for workers,” says Paredes. “The materiality of the walls in this room pull both from coastal workers and American design.” Given that the pendants throughout this space are fishing baskets, the choice of wall covering is nothing short of genius.

    The thoughtfully covered patio plays multiple roles. Share a meal, have wine by the outdoor fireplace, or allow the kids to romp during pre-and-post-dinner lulls in the enclosed green space. While not exactly a “play area,” Knight knew she wanted a space for kids to be kids.

    “I did want to give the kids some breathing room, I knew we wanted a green space,” says Knight. “Families are coming in and they are using it exactly how I thought they would. They come in, they eat, the kids go out there, and mom and dad get a chance to actually visit and enjoy themselves.”

    While the interior spaces look primarily to Texas, the patio is more international. Guests dining al fresco are seated beneath a sea of pendant lights in a plethora of shapes and sizes, all in cohesive shades of ivory.

    “The pendants are made in Mexico but it draws inspiration from Mediterranean designs — more specifically the lattice part is Moroccan inspired,” says Paredes. “The intent was to evoke a mediterranean mood that complements the architecture of the building.”

    Knight looks forward to the cooler months ahead so that guests can appreciate the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. And you know what? So do we.

    Latuli restaurant interior
      

    Photo by Frank Frances

    A caribou over the fireplace and 11-foot palm trees mix ranch and coastal styles.

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