House at 1515 Allston Street
historic place
The House at 1515 Allston Street is a historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas. This one-story frame cottage was built in 1920. It was likely constructed by Newton LaRue, a carpenter who acquired the lot in 1907. The house features a pyramid roof with a projecting front gable-end bay and an attached porch with Doric columns. Its architectural style combines Queen Anne elements with Colonial Revival influences. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983. This designation recognizes the house as a significant example of a Queen Anne cottage from the second major development period of Houston Heights, between 1900 and 1910. Its design and construction contribute to the historical record of residential architecture in the area.