About this property
The Houston City Hall building is the headquarters of the City of Houston's municipal government. Constructed during 1938 and 1939, the City Hall complex is located on Bagby Street on the western side of Downtown Houston. It is surrounded by the Houston Skyline District and is similar in design to dozens of other city halls built in the southwest United States during the same time period. City Hall is flanked by Tranquility Park and the Houston Public Library. The simply designed structure featured many construction details that have helped to make this building an architectural classic.
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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 90001471. It was listed on September 17, 1990.
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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 City Hall listed on the National Register?
Houston City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Houston City Hall?
Houston City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Houston City Hall?
The period of significance for Houston City Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.
Can I research the history near Houston City Hall?
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