House at 217 E. 5th Street
historic place
The house at 217 East 5th Street is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. This historic place was constructed in 1910. It stands in the Houston Heights neighborhood, an area known for its early planned development. Houston Heights was established in the 1890s by the Omaha and South Texas Land Company, with a primary emphasis on residential living. It operated as an independent, incorporated community from 1896 until 1918, when it was annexed by the City of Houston. The house at 217 East 5th Street is recognized for its historical significance. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Houston Heights Multiple Resource Area, a designation that acknowledges the collective historical value of properties within this neighborhood. Its existence provides insight into the early 20th-century residential architecture and the development patterns of this historically significant Houston neighborhood.