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.[2] The Lomas & Nettleton Building was completed in 1904, and rises 8 floors in height.[3] A new addition was completed in 1925.[4] It was also the tallest steel-framed building west of the Mississippi River at the time of its completion.[5][6]
| Franklin Lofts | |
|---|---|
 1913 view - Prior to 1925 addition | |
 | |
| Former names | Lomas & Nettleton Building First National Bank Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| 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 |
| Completed | 1904 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 8 |
| Lifts/elevators | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Sanguinet and Staats |
| Main contractor | General Supply & Construction Company |
| References | |
| [1] | |
The Lomas & Nettleton Company was originally housed in the building, but it was converted to residential lofts and renamed in 1999.[2]
Zoned schools
editFranklin Lofts is within the Houston Independent School District. As of 2015 the building is assigned to Gregory Lincoln Education Center (Grades K-8),[7][8][9] and Northside High School (formerly Jefferson Davis High).[10]
Residents were previously zoned to Bruce Elementary School,[11] and E. O. Smith Education Center (for middle school).[12]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Emporis building ID 216967". Emporis. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b 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. [dead link]
- ^ "Franklin Lofts". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2013. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Gregory-Lincoln Elementary School Attendance Zone Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on April 18, 2018.
- ^ "Gregory-Lincoln Middle School Attendance Boundary Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on April 18, 2018.
- ^ "Northside High School Attendance Boundary," Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on March 9, 2017.
- ^ "Bruce Elementary Attendance Zone Archived March 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on September 1, 2009.
- ^ "E. O. Smith Middle Attendance Zone Archived February 27, 2009, at the Wayback Machine." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.