Baring, Otto H., House
1030 Rutland, Houston, TXThe Baring House is significant as a well-preserved bungalow with Craftsman influence built in the Heights from 1905-1930. Its hipped roof makes it one of the few such bungalows in the Heights. Additional significance is gained from being one of the houses constructed by a builder for his own home in the neighborhood. Rear garage is original to the house and is contributing to the property.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.