House at 532 Harvard Street
historic place
The House at 532 Harvard Street is a historic place located in Houston, Harris County. This two-story, wood frame residence was constructed circa 1905. It was built by the Hart Oil and Well Company for one of its employees. The house exhibits Colonial Revival architectural influences. Its design includes a hipped roof with a lateral gable and a projecting gable end bay on the front facade. The attached porch is supported by turned posts and features square balusters. This residence is typical of the larger homes built in the Houston Heights as the city grew with the oil industry, drawing white-collar workers to its developing suburbs. The House at 532 Harvard Street was individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983. It was also designated a Landmark of the City of Houston in 2006. This site is historically significant as an example of residential development during a period of growth in Houston Heights.