Montrose in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
A.M. Armand House
Photographed By James Hulse, November 3, 2023
1. A.M. Armand House Marker
Inscription.
A.M. Armand House. . New Orleans native Albert M. Armand was a clerk for Ahrens and Ott, a Houston plumbing supply company, by 1910. On Sep 15, 1911, he bought block 6 lot 5 in the Avondale neighborhood from the Greater Houston Land and Improvement Company for $2,000. Armand lived here for only two years before selling the house, which had several owners and residents in its early history. The two-story, asymmetrical, side gabled house exhibits arts and crafts styling in its wraparound porch with full-height square wood columns, gabled portico highlighting the entry, and knee brackets on the eaves of the main house and porch.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2013
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New Orleans native Albert M. Armand was a clerk for Ahrens & Ott, a Houston plumbing supply company, by 1910. On Sep 15, 1911, he bought block 6 lot 5 in the Avondale neighborhood from the Greater Houston Land and Improvement Company for $2,000. Armand lived here for only two years before selling the house, which had several owners and residents in its early history. The two-story, asymmetrical, side gabled house exhibits arts & crafts styling in its wraparound porch with full-height square wood columns, gabled portico highlighting the entry, and knee brackets on the eaves of the main house and porch.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2013
Erected 2013 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17504.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1911.
Location. 29° 44.782′ N, 95° 22.953′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Montrose. Marker is on Stratford Street, 0.1 miles east of Helena Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located along the sidewalk in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Stratford Street, Houston TX 77006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
