Logue House
Also known as: Milford House
Why it's listed
Built in 1923, this two-story brick house at 1101 Milford in Houston's N. P. Turner Addition was designed by architect William Ward Watkin for John Logue and his wife. Dark red, velour-faced brick and cast stone ornament give it a classical character, with an off-center arched entrance framed by Ionic columns. A one-story wing added in 1953 and a two-story garage apartment sit at the rear. The house is raised on a grassy berm, which is unusual in Houston. Its significance rests on its design as a 'country house': principal rooms and bedrooms face east and south toward the prevailing breeze and gardens, while entrances, service rooms and stairs lie on the west and north. Classical detail is applied more richly to reception rooms and the front portal than to service areas. The house also shows the influence of the 1916 Donoghue House on Watkin's work. It has served as a clubhouse.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant as a 'country house' whose rooms open to gardens and the southeast breeze, with interior zones that reflect social distinctions in 1920s Houston. It is also valued as a work of architect William Ward Watkin, who used classical detail asymmetrically and expressively. Its dark red velour-faced brick and classical ornament follow the influence of the 1916 Donoghue House.
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 98000428, listed April 30, 1998. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1101 Milford, Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | April 30, 1998 |
| Reference number | 98000428 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | William Ward Watkin (architect) |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals: Classical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as a clubhouse (social function); the 1953 rear wing includes an assembly room and institutional kitchen. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.72911, -95.39215 (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 98000428.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q72456825
- This listing as JSON
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