Sam Houston Hotel
historic place
The Sam Houston Hotel, a historic place in downtown Houston, Texas, is located in Harris County. This ten-story hotel was constructed in 1924. It was designed by the notable architectural firm Sanguinet, Staats, Hedrick and Gottlieb. Don Hall served as the contractor for the building. The Sam Houston Hotel Company operated the hotel from 1924 to 1934. The hotel was named after General Sam Houston, a significant figure in Texas history. The building stands as an example of early high-rise construction and hotel design. It was part of what was known as 'Hotel Row' and reflects an important period of growth for downtown Houston, associated with rail and automobile travel and the rise of the business traveler. The Sam Houston Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2002. This site illustrates Houston's early 20th-century urban development.