Meek, James V., House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1905 at 3704 Garrott Avenue in Houston's Westmoreland Addition, this two-story wood-frame house combines Queen Anne features with early bungalow detailing. Builder H.N. Jones constructed it for James V. Meek, a Houston attorney and later judge, whose family lived there for 49 years. An octagonal corner tower, a full-width wraparound porch, double front doors with leaded beveled glass, and a gabled dormer with a tripartite window mark the exterior. Tapered porch columns on brick piers, plain detailing, and eave brackets resembling rafter tails point toward the bungalow style. The interior keeps its original room layout, hardwood floors with inlay, and a staircase with large newel posts. Changes are limited mainly to enclosing two sleeping porches, plus a guest house, garage, and pool that do not count as historic. The house was listed for its architecture as a well-preserved local example of early 20th century residential design.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an excellent example of early 20th century Houston domestic architecture under Criterion C. It shows the transition from Queen Anne style to bungalow forms. It has been preserved in essentially its original form.
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 94000247, listed March 17, 1994. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3704 Garrott Ave., Houston |
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| County | Harris County |
| Listed | March 17, 1994 |
| Reference number | 94000247 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1905 |
| Architect / builder | Jones, H.N. (builder) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian: Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition and retaining its integrity; in use as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.73968, -95.38579 (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 94000247.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001103
- This listing as JSON
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