Houston Archeological and Historical Commission<\/a> reviews properties based on the site’s history, architecture, culture and resources, per the city’s website. Buildings must meet at least one of eight criteria related to historical significance to receive a designation.<\/p>\nA closer look<\/p>\n
As part of its approval process, the commission creates landmark designation reports detailing each building\u2019s history and significance.<\/p>\n
Built in 1962, the Greater Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church is a historic Black church that houses a 123-year-old congregation, which was founded in 1902.<\/p>\n
The Tudor-Revival style house West Edgemont\u2019s “Dream Home” dates back to the 1920s and was known for its distinct architectural design, having been built specifically for a Houston Post-Dispatch newspaper contest in 1927.<\/p>\n
Built in 1921, the Valenti-Dissen House at 1507 Alamo is located in the historic First Ward neighborhood and was home to the grandfather of former presidential aide Jack Valenti before being rented out to a number of families in what became a notable Greek immigrant neighborhood.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the neighboring house at 1505 Alamo was owned by the Valenti family before eventually being sold to Della Dissen, the oldest surviving daughter of cattle and lumberman Julius Settegast.<\/p>\n
The Greater Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church was remodeled in 1953 under the leadership of Reverend G. M. Relerford and went on to have a number of different pastors, including the father of late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan.<\/p>\n
The Alan and Hattie Green House is estimated to have been constructed between 1925-29 and was the home of Alan M. Green, who operated the soda manufacturing company Green and Green Inc.<\/p>\n
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