Ward House
323 W. 17th St., Houston, TXThe earliest owner of the residence was William H. Ward, an attorney. The house is significant because of its styling and details. It is an example of a type built for the upper middle class/professional residents of the Heights during its developmental years.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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.