Rogers, Ghent W., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1926 by Charles F. Fleming, this one-story frame house at 1150 Cortlandt in Houston Heights combines Arts and Crafts bungalow form with Colonial Revival details. It rests on masonry piers and has drop siding, a hipped roof with three intersecting jerkinhead gables, and wood one-over-one windows. A gabled porch on the west side is supported by two Doric-style columns and has an elliptical arch in its gable end. The front entrance is framed by sidelights and an elliptical fanlight. The house was recognized for its architecture at the local level. It was one of the few bungalows built in the Heights as the last lots filled in, and its offset gabled porch roof distinguishes it from its neighbors. Elliptical arches also appear inside, where several openings around the central dining room repeat the motif. The house remains a residence in excellent condition, on a landscaped corner lot with a non-contributing original garage.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as an excellent example of a Colonial Revival inspired Arts and Crafts bungalow. It is one of the few built in Houston Heights as the remaining lots were developed. Its offset gabled porch roof sets it apart, and the elliptical arch motif of the porch and fanlight continues through the interior.
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 90001042, listed July 17, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1150 Cortlandt, Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | July 17, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90001042 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Charles F. Fleming |
| Architectural style | Bungalow (Colonial Revival inspired Arts and Crafts bungalow) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is described as excellent and the house is still used as a residence. The original concrete and brick front porch was covered with tile in 1982. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.79220, -95.39489 (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 90001042.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001088
- This listing as JSON
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