Franklin Lofts, Renaissance Revival residential tower in Downtown Houston, United States.
Franklin Lofts is an eight-story residential tower in downtown Houston containing 62 units with exposed brick, hardwood floors, and oversized windows framing city views. The homes range from roughly 885 to 2,446 square feet (82 to 227 square meters) in size.
Completed in 1904 as the Lomas & Nettleton Building, it is generally regarded as Houston's first skyscraper and was the tallest steel-framed building west of the Mississippi River at the time. The Lomas & Nettleton Company was originally housed there, and a new addition was completed in 1925. In 1999 the building was converted to residential lofts and renamed Franklin Lofts.
The structure displays classical Renaissance details with ornate stonework and balanced window patterns that define its visual character. These features remain visible in the everyday appearance of the building and connect residents to Houston's architectural past.
The building operates three elevators and provides controlled-access parking with round-the-clock security for residents. The location offers direct access to the MetroRail transportation system and puts central city amenities within walking distance.
The building is generally regarded as Houston's first skyscraper, and at its completion in 1904 it was the tallest steel-framed building west of the Mississippi River. A new addition followed in 1925. The Lomas & Nettleton Company was originally housed here before the 1999 conversion to lofts.
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