Northside in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Houston Heights City Hall and Fire Station
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
1. Houston Heights City Hall and Fire Station Marker
When the former City Hall burned in 1912, Houston Heights Mayor J. B. Marmion and the City Council commissioned Houston Architect A. C. Pigg to design a new building to house city offices and also serve as a Fire Station and small jail. Completed in 1914, the City Hall and Fire Station served its intended purpose only until 1918, when the City of Houston annexed Houston Heights. The building, which features decorative brick and cast stone work, then became Station No. 14 for the Houston Fire Department and remained active until 1995. A neighborhood landmark, the historic building continues in use as a community gathering place.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12807.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 29° 47.555′ N, 95° 23.918′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Northside. It is at the intersection of West 12th Street and Yale Street, on the left when traveling east on West 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 West 12th Street, Houston TX 77008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grace United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Milroy House (about 700 feet away); Mulcahy House (approx.
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Also see . . . Houston Heights. Wikipedia (Submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
2. Houston Heights City Hall and Fire Station and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 13, 2020
3. Houston Heights City Hall and Fire Station and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
