Westmoreland, Houston

The Westmoreland Historic District is a neighborhood in Neartown Houston, Texas. It is west of Spur 527, between Westheimer Road and West Alabama Street.^[1]^[2]

The community was created in 1902 and was home to many prominent families in Greater Houston.^[1] The historic district's boundaries were established on July 23, 1997.^[3] As of 2009 many of the original houses are still standing.^[1]

Notable residents 1
Education 2
References 3
External links 4

Notable residents

Governor of Texas James V. Allred - He lived in the James V. Allred House, 400 Emerson^[4]

Education

Residents are zoned to the Houston Independent School District.^[3] Residents are zoned to Macgregor Elementary School,^[5] Gregory-Lincoln Education Center (for middle school),^[6] and Lamar High School.^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Gonzales, J. R. "When a celebrity dies: Looking at a few front pages." Houston Chronicle. July 10, 2009. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
^ Map of Neartown. Neartown Association. Retrieved October 20, 2008.
^ ^a ^b "Westmoreland Historic District." City of Houston. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
^ Martin, Betty L. and Martha Peterson. "Westmoreland to host home tour." Houston Chronicle. Thursday October 31, 2002. ThisWeek 2. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
^ "Macgregor Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
^ "Gregory-Lincoln Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.
^ "Lamar High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on May 26, 2010.

External links

Westmoreland Historic District Collection: An Inventory of Records at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library

Westmoreland Preservation Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the history and preservation of the Westmoreland neighborhood.

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