About this property
The Sam Houston Hotel is a historic hotel in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel received its listing on April 17, 2002. The Sam Houston Hotel Company built the hotel in 1924 to cater to the budget minded business traveler. It was designed by the firm Sanguinet, Staats, Hedrick & Gottlieb. The hotel operated until the 1970s by owners William and Vonnie Brooks.
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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 02000276. It was listed on April 16, 2002.
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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 Sam Houston Hotel listed on the National Register?
Sam Houston Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Sam Houston Hotel?
Sam Houston Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sam Houston Hotel?
The period of significance for Sam Houston Hotel is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Sam Houston Hotel?
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