# Houston Kirby Mansion Demolished

> Houston's historic Kirby Mansion demolished after city halted work over missing permit.
- Title: Houston Kirby Mansion Demolished · Houstonchronicle | Shortify
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## 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'
## Key takeaway

Houston's Kirby Mansion was fully demolished Monday after city officials halted demolition work Friday due to lack of a permit.