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
- ↑ Franklin Lofts at Emporis
- ↑ Franklin Lofts at SkyscraperPage
- ↑ Franklin Lofts at Structurae
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Franklin Lofts". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ↑ "Franklin Lofts: Its History and Significance". Franklin Lofts. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
- ↑ Martin, Paige. "Franklin Lofts in Houston". Martha Turner Properties. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ↑ "Franklin Lofts". In The Loop Lofts. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ↑ "Bruce Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on September 1, 2009.
- ↑ "E. O. Smith Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.
- ↑ "Davis High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.
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