Franklin Lofts

Franklin Lofts, originally known as the Lomas & Nettleton Building, is an 8-story, 32 m (105 ft) 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]

Franklin Lofts
1913 view - Prior to 1925 addition
Former namesLomas & Nettleton Building
First National Bank Building
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential condominiums
Architectural styleNeo-classicism
Location201 Main Street
Houston, Texas
Coordinates29.7628°N 95.3600°W / 29.7628; -95.3600
Completed1904
Height
Roof32 m (105 ft)
Technical details
Floor count8
Lifts/elevators3
Design and construction
Architect(s)Sanguinet and Staats
Main contractorGeneral Supply & Construction Company
References
[1]

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]

See also

References
  1. "Emporis building ID 216967". Emporis. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
  2. Bivins, Ralph (1999-06-12). "Houston Developer to Transform Early 'Skyscraper' into Loft Apartments". Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. CNET Networks, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  3. "Franklin Lofts". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  4. "Franklin Lofts: Its History and Significance". Franklin Lofts. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  5. Martin, Paige. "Franklin Lofts in Houston". Martha Turner Properties. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  6. "Franklin Lofts". In The Loop Lofts. Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  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 Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on April 18, 2018.
  9. "Gregory-Lincoln Middle School Attendance Boundary Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine." 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 Archived March 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on September 1, 2009.
  12. "E. O. Smith Middle Attendance Zone Archived February 27, 2009, at the Wayback Machine." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.
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