House at 1217 Harvard
1217 Harvard, Houston, TXThis duplex represents the modest housing available in the Heights at the turn of the century through approximately 1930. The basic bungalow is highlighted with simple craftsman details such as knee braces and decorative gable windows making it an excellent example of this style and house form.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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