Franklin Lofts

Franklin Lofts

1913 view - Prior to 1925 addition
Former names Lomas & Nettleton Building
First National Bank Building
General information
Status Complete
Type Residential condominiums
Architectural style Neo-classicism
Location 201 Main Street
Houston, Texas
Coordinates 29°45′46″N 95°21′36″W / 29.7628°N 95.3600°W / 29.7628; -95.3600Coordinates: 29°45′46″N 95°21′36″W / 29.7628°N 95.3600°W / 29.7628; -95.3600
Completed 1904
Height
Roof 32 m (105 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 8
Lifts/elevators 3
Design and construction
Architect Sanguinet and Staats
Main contractor General Supply & Construction Company
References
[1][2][3]

Franklin Lofts, originally known as the Lomas & Nettleton Building, is an 8-story, 32 m (105 ft) building in downtown Houston, Texas. The building is generally regarded as the first skyscraper in the city.[4] The Lomas & Nettleton Building was completed in 1904, and rises 8 floors in height.[5] A new addition was completed in 1925.[6] It was also the tallest steel-framed building west of the Mississippi River at the time of its completion.[7][8]

The Lomas & Nettleton Company was originally housed in the building, but it was converted to residential lofts and renamed in 1999.[4]

Zoned schools

Franklin Lofts is within the Houston Independent School District. As of 2015 the building is assigned to Gregory Lincoln Education Center (Grades K-8),[9] and Davis High School.[10]

Residents were previously zoned to Bruce Elementary School,[11] and E. O. Smith Education Center (for middle school).[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Franklin Lofts at Emporis
  2. ↑ Franklin Lofts at SkyscraperPage
  3. ↑ Franklin Lofts at Structurae
  4. 1 2 Bivins, Ralph (1999-06-12). "Houston Developer to Transform Early 'Skyscraper' into Loft Apartments.". Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. CNET Networks, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  5. ↑ "Franklin Lofts". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  6. ↑ "Franklin Lofts: Its History and Significance". Franklin Lofts. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Martin, Paige. "Franklin Lofts in Houston". Martha Turner Properties. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  8. ↑ "Franklin Lofts". In The Loop Lofts. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  9. ↑ "AGENDA Board of Education Meeting March 13, 2014." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on March 15, 2014. "Current Attendance Boundaries" New 03/06/04 Attachment F-2 March 2014 p. 31/119. and "Proposed Attendance Boundaries" New 03/06/04 Attachment F-2 March 2014 p. 32/119.
  10. ↑ "Davis High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.
  11. ↑ "Bruce Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on September 1, 2009.
  12. ↑ "E. O. Smith Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.

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