Cleveland, A. S., House
historic place
The Cleveland, A. S., House, located in Houston, Harris County, Texas, is a significant historic place. Constructed in 1911, this residence was designed by the architectural firm of Sanguinet & Staats, with Alfred Finn serving as the supervising architect. The house showcases early 20th-century eclectic styles, incorporating Italian Renaissance details. It was the home of A. S. Cleveland, a native Houstonian who was a prominent figure in the wholesale grocery and cotton businesses. Cleveland also played a key role in civic affairs, serving on the Houston school board from 1905 to 1923. He was president of the Houston Chamber of Commerce in 1910 and led the Houston chapter of the American Red Cross. Additionally, he served as a trustee for both Rice University and the University of the South. The Cleveland family resided in the house from its completion in 1911 until 1950. Later, in 1956, their daughter and her husband, William A. Kirkland, moved into the home. The A. S. Cleveland House is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, reflecting its architectural quality and its association with a notable Houston civic leader.