About this property
The Houston Bar Center Building is an office building at 723 Main Street in downtown Houston, Texas. The building began as two separate skyscrapers, the Rusk Building and the Gulf Building, which were built in 1913 and 1915 respectively by Houston businessman Jesse H. Jones. In 1966, architect Eugene William Slater completely remodeled both buildings into a single tower.
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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 100001254. It was listed on June 26, 2017.
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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 Houston Bar Center Building listed on the National Register?
Houston Bar Center Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Houston Bar Center Building?
Houston Bar Center Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Houston Bar Center Building?
The period of significance for Houston Bar Center Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
Can I research the history near Houston Bar Center Building?
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