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May 11: Houston Heights
This tour focuses on part of the historic Houston Heights,
Houston's first "streetcar suburb." The development of the Heights in
1892 was made possible by an electric streetcar line connecting the area with
downtown Houston.
The Heights was developed as an independent city by the Omaha and South Texas
Land Co., which platted more than 10,000 lots for residential, commercial and
industrial development, making the Heights one of Texas' earliest planned communities.
The city was annexed by the City of Houston in 1918.
The grandest homes were built along the broad Heights Boulevard; several of them
remain standing today and are the focus of our tour. During the tour, we'll trace
the evolution of residential architecture through the 20th century and hear some
fascinating stories about life in Houston in the early 1900s. We'll also learn
about the rich history of the Heights and why it remains such a distinctive community
today.
Tickets will be sold from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at Cohen Plaza in the median of Heights Boulevard at 11th Street. [map] Street parking is available for free on Heights Boulevard and side streets, but remember to observe parking restrictions. Please note that this tour will not visit the interiors of any private homes and that res rooms will not be available.
Days may
be cloudy or sunny ...
In the event of
inclement weather on the day of a tour,
watch this page for the up-to-the-minute
status of the tour and any changes dictated
by the weather. Remember: GHPA walks, rain
or shine!
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