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1317 Ruthven Street Protected Landmark Designation Development in Houston | OpenTexas

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1317 Ruthven Street Protected Landmark Designation

Houston

Description

Application for protected landmark designation for a circa 1894 cottage.

Impact summary

Preserves a historic home in the Freedmantown neighborhood, contributing to the area's historical narrative.

Applicant

Address: 1317 Ruthven StreetSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Importance: 7
Total mentions: 1

Last vote

approved

0 mentions in the last 30 days.

Declining — being discussed less frequently.

, 1 the 90 before that

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 23, 2026approved

Houston Archaeological And Historical Commission - Apr 23, 2026

Application for protected landmark designation for a circa 1894 cottage.

Related issues (1)

critical

Preservation of Historic Homes

The commission is deciding whether to grant protected landmark status to older homes, which can prevent demolition and preserve neighborhood character. This is particularly important in areas with rapid development.

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