Clanton, Moses A., House
Why it's listed
This one-story frame house at 1025 Arlington in Houston Heights is a modest cottage dating to about 1906, with additions made in 1914 and the 1920s. It has a modified L-plan, a hipped roof with two intersecting gables, clapboard siding, and wood two-over-two windows. A four-bay porch wraps around the southeast corner, with turned-wood posts, square balusters and a sheet metal roof. A wide frieze-board decorates the east gable. The rear addition matches the original siding. Moses Clanton, an air brake operator for the Houston & Central railroad, had the house built, and a later owner added to it in 1914. It was listed as a good example of Queen Anne influence on a small working man's home of the early twentieth century. Although Houston Heights has several similar dwellings, the simplicity of this one is considered its main appeal. The house faces east on a landscaped lot with large trees and remains a residence, though the front door was replaced in 1990.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a good example of Queen Anne influence on a small working man's cottage from around the turn of the century. Its simplicity is described as its main attraction, and it is one of several similar dwellings in Houston Heights. It is recognized at the local level for architecture.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 90001040, listed July 17, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1025 Arlington, Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | July 17, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90001040 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-1920s |
| Architectural style | Vernacular with Queen Anne influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is good; the property is still used as a residence. The front door was replaced with a modern unit in 1990, and a frame garage is non-contributing. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.79005, -95.39443 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 90001040.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001075
- This listing as JSON
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