House at 1217 Harvard, Houston, Texas
historic place
The House at 1217 Harvard, in Houston, Harris County, is a historic place. Built in 1914, this structure is a Bungalow/Craftsman style home. It is a one-story frame duplex, set on cast stone piers, with a hip-on-gable roof. Features include triangular knee braces and a decorative gable window. This house reflects the modest housing prevalent in the Houston Heights during the early 20th century. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 1988. The House at 1217 Harvard is significant for its architectural style and its representation of the area's early residential history.