Oriental Textile Mill
National Register of Historic Places

Oriental Textile Mill

Houston, Harris County, Texas
Listed
June 21, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83004476

About this property

The Oriental Textile Mill, located at 2201 Lawrence Street in the Houston Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983. The mill is a complex of brick industrial buildings, with a four-story clock tower as its most distinguishing feature. Originally built in 1893 for a mattress manufacturing company, the site has seen several uses, including a textile mill, fiberglass manufacturing, a bakery, and mixed use small businesses and live/work spaces. It was one of the first industrial complexes in Houston Heights, and is the last remaining.

Location

2201 Lawrence St.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
29.80594, -95.40846

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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0.3 mi
Heights Theater
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When was Oriental Textile Mill listed on the National Register?

Oriental Textile Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Oriental Textile Mill?

Oriental Textile Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oriental Textile Mill?

The period of significance for Oriental Textile Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.

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