HISTORIC THIRD WARD TODAY

THE HISTORIC THIRD WARD TODAY is smaller than the original. Originally the third ward included what is today Midtown and Downtown. In the 1950s with the construction of I45 and Highway 59 it created manmade boundaries. The Ward is currently bordered North by I-45, West I-59, East boarder is 35 South to Braes Bayou, Braes Bayou East, North on Calhoun to the University of Houston, West on Wheeler, South on Scott to Wheeler, West on Wheeler. Another jewel of the Third Ward is Texas Southern University, one of the nation’s largest HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).

SECOND WARD "OH DO YOU SMELL COFFEE?"

Second Ward Is one of the original four wards of Houston. It is roughly bounded by Buffalo Bayou to the North. Lockwood Avenue to the East and railroad tracks to the South and West.

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Developed in 1913, the Eastwood subdivision is considered one of the first master-planned communities in Houston, along with Montrose and the Heights. It remains among the loveliest in our city, and young professionals and empty nesters are beginning to restore its vintage homes. Many well-known Houstonians including Howard Hughes lived in Eastwood as children.

The Maxwell House Coffee roasting plant located on Harrisburg.

The first Capitol of the Republic of Texas was located in second ward.

Last but not least the home of The Original Mama Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant.

FIRST WARD TODAY

First Ward today is a small portion of the original. The area is north and east of White Oak bayou and Little White Oak Bayou. In 1866 part of First Ward was split off to create part of Fifth Ward.

First Ward is home to the downtown campus of The University of Houston and many of the original buildings of Houston. The real estate market offers a wide variety of opportunities. You can purchase an original 1905 shotgun, 900 Sq. Ft., asking price$95,000 to a new construction, up to 3400 Sq. Ft., asking price up to $439,000.

HOMES SOLD
since September 2009 ranged from $79,900-$408,550 with average of $126 per Sq. Ft.

THE FIRST WARD HOUSTON TEXAS

THE FIRST WARD HOUSTON TEXAS
The First Ward, which is located inside the 610 Loop, is one of the city's historic wards. It was originally the center of the business district for the city, and was strategically located at the intersection of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou, near an area know as Allen’s Landing. It was one of the original four wards in Houston when it was created in 1840. It was defined as all area within the city limits of Houston, North of Congress and West of Main Street.

Houston, Texas A major International City with a Rich History

In August 1936 brothers John Kirby Allen and Augustus Chapman Allen, two real estate entrepreneurs from New York City, purchased 6,642 acres of land along Buffalo Bayou with the intent of founding a city. The Allen brother decided to name the city after Sam Houston the popular general at the Battle of San Jacinto who was elected President of Texas in September 1836. The city was incorporated in 1937. The brothers divided it into political geographic districts called wards. In 1839 the city was divided into four ward. The Fifth ward was added in 1866 and then six wards decades later.