Rienzi - 1406 Kirby Drive
Rienzi, the former home of Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson, III, has long been known for its fine collection of European art, decorative arts, and extensive gardens.  John F. Staub designed the original house in 1952 which he referred to as “Palladian with contemporary.”  In 1971, the Masterson’s commissioned Hugo Neuhaus to design the opulent ballroom addition. Rienzi was used and enjoyed by the Masterson family until 1997, when the property and its contents were given to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.  Ralph Ellis Gunn was entrusted to design the landscape which includes a combination of formal gardens and native plants.  Visitors will see the numerous young trees that have been planted throughout the estate, thanks to gifts from The Garden Club of Houston, River Oaks Garden Club and The Sterling-Turner Foundation. Since 1998, Rienzi’s gardens have been maintained by The Garden Club of Houston.

The Forum 2503 Westheimer Road	Rienzi 1406 Kirby Drive	Home & Gardens 56 Tiel Way	Bayou Bend 2940 Lazy Lane or 6003 Memorial Drive
Home & Gardens 3363 San Felipe Street	Home & Gardens 3801 Chevy Chase	Home & Gardens 3735 Inverness Drive

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