Durham, Jay L., House
921 Heights Blvd., Houston, TXHouse is good example of the fine houses built along the Heights Boulevard in the early years. This was the home of Jay L. Durham for a few years. Durham later became the first fire chief of the Heights to be paid for his work. He was also socially active in clubs in the Heights.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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