Meitzen House
historic place
The Meitzen House, a historic residence in Houston, Harris County, is located at 725 Harvard Street. This home was constructed in 1909. Its architectural style combines Queen Anne and Colonial Revival elements. Hugo E. Meitzen was the original owner, purchasing the property for $400 in 1909. The house is a one-story frame cottage, featuring a combination roof with a projecting gable end bay and a wall dormer. It also includes a chamfered bay with three windows and an attached porch supported by Doric half-columns on brick piers. This residence is locally significant for its architecture, representing the typical middle-class homes built during the early development of the Houston Heights neighborhood. The Meitzen House was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1984. Today, it continues its original use as a private residence. This site offers insight into the residential development and architectural character of Houston Heights from the early 20th century.