Some context
Properties must first be approved by the HAHC before City Council can add them to Houston's list of historic landmarks. The HAHC uses several criteria to determine eligibility as a historic landmark, including architectural style, potential archaeological resources and culture.
Buildings may earn “landmark” or “protected landmark” status depending on how they fit the criteria, according to the Houston Office of Preservation.
Properties with protected landmark status receive indefinite protection from demolition, whereas those with landmark status do not. However, landmark status does require all renovations and maintenance to align with the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
At a glance
According to the Oct. 22 City Council agenda, the following locations have received HAHC approval and will be considered as new historic landmarks Nov. 12:
- Greater Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, landmark
- The Pizzitola Building, landmark
- The Valenti-Dissen House, protected landmark
- West Edgemont’s “Dream House,” protected landmark
- The Alan and Hattie Green House, landmark
- Greater Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, protected landmark
