The city of Houston will hold a public hearing Nov. 12 for the potential addition of several new historic landmarks as recommended by the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission.
Some context
Properties must first be approved by the HAHC before City Council can add them to Houston’s list of historic landmarks. The HAHC uses several criteria to determine eligibility as a historic landmark, including architectural style, potential archaeological resources and culture.
Buildings may earn “landmark” or “protected landmark” status depending on how they fit the criteria, according to the Houston Office of Preservation.
Properties with protected landmark status receive indefinite protection from demolition, whereas those with landmark status do not. However, landmark status does require all renovations and maintenance to align with the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
At a glance
According to the Oct. 22 City Council agenda, the following locations have received HAHC approval and will be considered as new historic landmarks Nov. 12:
Greater Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, landmarkThe Pizzitola Building, landmarkThe Valenti-Dissen House, protected landmarkWest Edgemont’s “Dream House,” protected landmarkThe Alan and Hattie Green House, landmarkGreater Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, protected landmarkThe public hearing will take place during the Nov. 12 City Council meeting, which starts at 9 a.m. at 901 Bagby Street, Houston.
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