The Beaconsfield, Houston, Texas
historic place
The Beaconsfield, a historic place in Houston, Harris County, stands at 1700 Main Street. Construction began in December 1910, and the eight-story apartment building was completed in 1911. Local architect Alonzo C. Pigg designed the building, with E.C. Lamb contributing to the floor plans. The Lamb-Field Company constructed it, and the Lamb-McAshan Company owned it. The Beaconsfield was notable for its sixteen apartments, each featuring two screened balconies and six large rooms with fireplaces. It offered amenities such as servants' quarters and elevators. The building is recognized as one of Houston's earliest high-rise apartment structures. Its facade, 11 to 12-foot beamed ceilings, gas fireplaces, and original doorman-operated elevator have been preserved. The Beaconsfield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1983. This designation acknowledges its architectural significance and its role in the development of high-rise living in Houston.