House at 1640 Harvard Street
historic place
At 1640 Harvard Street in Houston, Harris County, Texas, stands a historic place. This house was built in 1902. It represents a small cottage type common in the early development of the Houston Heights neighborhood. The house features unusual double front gabled detailing. An early owner was Herman Haas, who was the proprietor of the Tivoli Saloon in downtown Houston. The House at 1640 Harvard Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983. This site offers a glimpse into the architectural styles and early residents of the Houston Heights community.