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°WCoordinates: 29°45′46″N 95°21′36″W / 29.7628°N 95.3600°W
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. Residents are zoned to Bruce Elementary School,[9] E. O. Smith Education Center (for middle school),[10] and Davis High School.[11]

See also

References

  1. Franklin Lofts at Emporis
  2. Franklin Lofts at SkyscraperPage
  3. Franklin Lofts at Structurae
  4. 4.0 4.1 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. "Bruce Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on September 1, 2009.
  10. "E. O. Smith Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.
  11. "Davis High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.

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