Reed, Thomas B., House
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Why it's listed
Located at 933 Allston Street in the Houston Heights, this two-story frame house began in 1909 as a one-story hipped-roof cottage. In 1925 a second floor was added to provide two small apartments. The work was carried out so sympathetically that the building kept its residential character and took on the form of an American Four Square. It has a rectangular plan, brick pier foundation, clapboard siding, an asphalt roof and one-over-one wood windows. A one-story, three-bay porch with Tuscan columns on brick piers and a wood balustrade runs across the east front, where the entrance has a transom. The house has been moved from its original location and sits in a landscaped yard with a mature pecan tree. It was listed for its architecture at the local level, as a good example of a dwelling that underwent extensive early alteration and remained a home. The result was an unusual dwelling type in the Heights.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a good example of a dwelling that underwent extensive, early alterations yet kept its residential character. Built as a one-story hipped-roof cottage, it received a second floor in 1925 to hold two small apartments. The addition was done sympathetically, producing a dwelling type unlike others in the Heights.
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 90001038, listed July 17, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 933 Allston St., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | July 17, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90001038 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architectural style | American Four Square |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good, and the present use is residence. A carport on the site is non-contributing. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.78831, -95.40038 (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 90001038.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001084
- This listing as JSON
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