House at 1509 Allston Street
historic place
The House at 1509 Allston Street, situated in Houston, Harris County, was constructed in 1920. This two-story frame house displays a Colonial Revival architectural influence. Its design includes a combination roof with a front projecting gable, and an attached porch supported by Doric columns and square balusters. The property is considered a well-preserved example of the substantial residences built by early residents within the Houston Heights neighborhood. Originally serving as a private home, it is now used as a rental residence. The house was formally listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983. Its historical importance stems from its architectural style and its role in representing the early residential development of Houston Heights.