House at 505 W. 18th Street
historic place
The house at 505 West 18th Street in Houston, Texas, is a historic place in Harris County. This two-story frame house was built around 1912. Its architectural style is eclectic, showing Colonial Revival influence. The house features a high-gable roof, with the front of the house at the gable end. An inset porch wraps around one corner, supported by simple, round columns. The original front door has decorative glass and a transom. While some alterations have occurred, such as an added door and a stained-glass window, the house retains its significant form. It is recognized as one of the few intact residences remaining in this section of the Heights. The property was included in the National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form for the Houston Heights Multiple Resource Area. This house represents early 20th-century residential architecture in Houston.