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Houston Kirby Mansion Demolished
Houston's historic Kirby Mansion demolished after city halted work over missing permit.
In brief
Houston's historic Kirby Mansion demolished after city halted work over missing permit. Houston's Kirby Mansion was fully demolished Monday after city officials halted demolition work Friday due to lack of a permit. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Quick answers
- Why Not a Landmark?
- The Kirby Mansion had no historic landmark designation because the property owner did not support and sign a designation application.
- What is the key takeaway from Houston Kirby Mansion Demolished?
- Houston's Kirby Mansion was fully demolished Monday after city officials halted demolition work Friday due to lack of a permit.
Kirby Mansion Demolished
Houston's historic Kirby Mansion was fully demolished Monday after city officials briefly halted work Friday due to lack of a permit.
Why Demolition Paused
City inspectors halted demolition work on October 30 after finding outstanding corrections from a plumbing permit issued on October 14.
Why Not a Landmark?
The Kirby Mansion had no historic landmark designation because the property owner did not support and sign a designation application.
Community Reaction
Preservation Houston executive director Jennifer Kapral called the demolition a symbol of where Houston is as a city.
“It's a time where a lot of houstonians are telling us, 'Enough is enough'”
At a glance
Houston's Kirby Mansion was fully demolished Monday after city officials halted demolition work Friday due to lack of a permit.
