The Capitol Lofts is a building located at 711 Main Street in downtown Houston, Texas. Constructed in 1908, the building was originally used for office space and was converted to residential lofts in the 1990s. The building was the tallest building in Houston and Texas until being surpassed by the Praetorian Building in Dallas, Texas as the tallest building in Texas in 1909. It remained the tallest in Houston until 1910 when surpassed by the Carter Building.
Designed by architect Alfred C. Finn, the building's original facade was covered with granite and glass in the 1980s.
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),"AGENDA Board of Education Meeting March 13, 2014 ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on March 15, 2014. "Current Attendance Boundaries" New 03/06/04 Attachment F-2 March 2014 p. 31/119. and "Proposed Attendance Boundaries" New 03/06/04 Attachment F-2 March 2014 p. 32/119. and Davis High School."Davis High School Attendance Zone ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.
The building was previously zoned to Bruce Elementary School,"Bruce Elementary Attendance Zone ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on September 1, 2009. and E. O. Smith Education Center (for middle school)."E. O. Smith Middle Attendance Zone ." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 26, 2009.
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