About this property
Battelstein's is a commercial skyscraper located on Main Street in downtown Houston, Texas, United States. From 1924 until 1980, it housed an eponymous department store founded by Philip Battelstein. Originally only two floors, it was expanded to its present ten-story form between 1934 and 1950 by architects Joseph Finger and George Rustay.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100004966. It was listed on February 6, 2020.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Battelstein's listed on the National Register?
Battelstein's was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 6, 2020.
What type of historic resource is Battelstein's?
Battelstein's is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battelstein's?
The period of significance for Battelstein's is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.
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