Franklin Lofts Explained

Building Name:Franklin Lofts
Former Name:Lomas & Nettleton Building
First National Bank Building
Location:201 Main Street
Houston, Texas
Coordinates:29.7628°N -95.36°W
Completion Date:1904
Status:Complete
Building Type:Residential condominiums
Architectural Style:Neo-classicism
Roof:32m (105feet)
Floor Count:8
Elevator Count:3
Architect:Sanguinet and Staats
Main Contractor:General Supply & Construction Company
References:[1]

Franklin Lofts, originally known as the Lomas & Nettleton Building, is an 8-story, 32m (105feet) building in downtown Houston, Texas. The building is generally regarded as the first skyscraper in the city.[2] The Lomas & Nettleton Building was completed in 1904, and rises 8 floors in height.[3] A new addition was completed in 1925.[4] It was also the tallest steel-framed building west of the Mississippi River at the time of its completion.[5] [6]

The Lomas & Nettleton Company was originally housed in the building, but it was converted to residential lofts and renamed in 1999.[2]

Zoned schools

Franklin Lofts is within the Houston Independent School District. As of 2015 the building is assigned to Gregory Lincoln Education Center (Grades K-8),[7] [8] [9] and Northside High School (formerly Jefferson Davis High).[10]

Residents were previously zoned to Bruce Elementary School,[11] and E. O. Smith Education Center (for middle school).[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emporis building ID 216967 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306025110/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/216967 . usurped . March 6, 2016 . Emporis.
  2. Web site: Houston Developer to Transform Early 'Skyscraper' into Loft Apartments.. Bivins, Ralph. 1999-06-12. 2008-04-18. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. CNET Networks, Inc..
  3. Web site: Franklin Lofts. https://archive.today/20130110201654/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=franklinlofts-houston-tx-usa. usurped. January 10, 2013. 2008-04-18. Emporis.com.
  4. Web site: Franklin Lofts: Its History and Significance. Franklin Lofts. 21 April 2015.
  5. Web site: Martin, Paige. Franklin Lofts in Houston. 2008-04-18. Martha Turner Properties.
  6. Web site: Franklin Lofts . 2008-04-18 . In The Loop Lofts . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080415230238/http://www.inthelooplofts.com/For_Sale.html . 2008-04-15 .
  7. "AGENDA Board of Education Meeting March 13, 2014." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on March 15, 2014. "Current Attendance Boundaries" New 03/06/04 Attachment F-2 March 2014 p. 31/119. and "Proposed Attendance Boundaries" New 03/06/04 Attachment F-2 March 2014 p. 32/119.
  8. "Gregory-Lincoln Elementary School Attendance Zone ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on April 18, 2018.
  9. "Gregory-Lincoln Middle School Attendance Boundary ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on April 18, 2018.
  10. "Northside High School Attendance Boundary," Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on March 9, 2017.
  11. "Bruce Elementary Attendance Zone ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on September 1, 2009.
  12. "E. O. Smith Middle Attendance Zone ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.

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