Franklin Lofts
Residential condominiums in Houston, Texas
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Franklin Lofts, originally known as the Lomas & Nettleton Building, is an 8-story, 32 m (105 ft) building in downtown Houston, Texas. The building is generally regarded as the first skyscraper in the city.[2] The Lomas & Nettleton Building was completed in 1904, and rises 8 floors in height.[3] A new addition was completed in 1925.[4] It was also the tallest steel-framed building west of the Mississippi River at the time of its completion.[5][6]
First National Bank Building
| Franklin Lofts | |
|---|---|
1913 view - Prior to 1925 addition | |
 Interactive map of the Franklin Lofts area | |
| Former names | Lomas & Nettleton Building First National Bank Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential condominiums |
| Architectural style | Neo-classicism |
| Location | 201 Main Street Houston, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.7628°N 95.3600°W |
| Completed | 1904 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 8 |
| Lifts/elevators | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Sanguinet and Staats |
| Main contractor | General Supply & Construction Company |
| References | |
| [1] | |
The Lomas & Nettleton Company was originally housed in the building, but it was converted to residential lofts and renamed in 1999.[2]
Zoned schools
Franklin Lofts is within the Houston Independent School District. As of 2015 the building is assigned to Gregory Lincoln Education Center (Grades K-8),[7][8][9] and Northside High School (formerly Jefferson Davis High).[10]
Residents were previously zoned to Bruce Elementary School,[11] and E. O. Smith Education Center (for middle school).[12]
