- Neighborhood
- Houston Heights
- Year built
- 1912
- Style
- Bungalow / Craftsman
- Era
- Early 20th Century
- Designations
- National Register of Historic Places (listed June 22, 1983) · City of Houston Protected Landmark (2006)
Significance
The Houston Heights Woman's Club grew out of the Houston Heights Literary Club, formed in 1900 when sixteen Heights women met at the home of Mrs. C. R. Cummings. The club built this one story wood frame bungalow clubhouse in 1912, and it has been used by the club as originally planned ever since, hosting social and cultural events and organizing charitable work. The clubhouse was individually listed on the National Register in 1983 as part of the Houston Heights Multiple Resource Area, recognized for its significance in social history. It was later designated a City of Houston Protected Landmark in 2006.
Climate risks tracked
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A wood frame bungalow on piers is especially sensitive to Houston's expansive clay, which shrinks in drought and swells after heavy rain. Monitoring floor levels and keeping soil moisture steady around the foundation prevents the slow racking that damages windows and interior finishes. The low pitched roof with wide eaves is a character defining Craftsman feature that also shades the walls, but the eaves can catch hurricane wind, so roof to wall connections are worth strengthening from the attic. Painted wood siding needs regular upkeep against humidity, and keeping gutters clear prevents water from spilling against the walls during the Heights' frequent heavy downpours.
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Location
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