Historical Cultural Landmarks

SIDBURY HOUSE - HERITAGE PARK
1609 NORTH CHAPARRAL STREET

Charlotte Cook Scott Sidbury, a rancher, bank director, lumber company manager, and civic leader built this house in 1893. It was one of twin houses built as rental properties and was never occupied by Mrs. Sidbury. The Patrick Dunn family lived in the house for several years after one of the Dunn children died of a fever at their Padre Island ranch home. This house is the only remaining example of High Victorian architecture in Corpus Christi. The asymmetrical Victorian structure has all the elements of the Queen Anne style including irregular outlines, verandas, balconies, and steep-pitched roofs. The “gingerbread” appearance is due to delicate and elaborate woodwork on the porches. The Moorish arch over the front steps and fanshaped eave brackets are the most distinctive features of the house. In 1927, the house was moved to its current site in Heritage Park. The Junior League of Corpus Christi restored it in 1977. The Junior League is an educational and charitable organization designed to promote community involvement and develop the potential of its members through effective volunteer programs.

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