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The Allen brothers named their town after Sam
Houston and persuaded the Texas Congress to designate the site as the
temporary capital of the new Republic of Texas (see CAPITALS). The promoters
offered lots and buildings to the government. On January 1, 1837, the town
comprised twelve residents and one log cabin; four months later there were
1,500 people and 100 houses. Gail and Thomas H. Bordenq surveyed and mapped
the town in typical gridiron fashion, with broad streets running parallel
and perpendicular to the bayou.
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Hidden Oaks Bed &
Breakfast |
Hidden Oaks is a
large plantation style home set on 1-1/2 acres in the city of Houston ,
built in 1927 by Samuel Ezekiel and Bessie Allen. Samuel was the great
grandson of Ezekiel Thomas who came to Texas from South Carolina in
1822. Ezekiel was a member of the "Old Three Hundred", the first 300
families to receive title to property in Texas from Stephen F. Austin.
website:
www.hiddenoaksbnb.com
Telephone: (713) 640 2457 |
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The Lovett Inn |
The Lovett Inn is located
on a tree-lined boulevard in the Montrose-Museum District. The gracious
colonial style home was built in 1923 by former Houston Mayor and
Federal Judge Joseph C. Hutcheson.
Some of the city's finest restaurants, clubs, and unique shops are
within walking distance. And, many of Houston’s top attractions are all
just a few miles from the Lovett Inn.
website:
www.lovettinn.com
Telephone: (713) 522 5224 |
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Modern B&B |
This dramatic four-story bed
and breakfast is a unique alternative with fab rooms, artists' works on
walls, exercise equipment and shaded verandas that present panoramic
views above the treeline. Come stay with us and experience a different
kind of bed and breakfast! We also offer an intimate setting in the
heart of Houston that is perfect for hosting meetings, dinner parties or
wedding receptions!
website:
www.modernbb.com
Telephone: (800)
462-4014 |
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Sara's Inn |
A
stay at the Sara's Bed & Breakfast Inn is like visiting the elegant home
of a favorite relative.
This beautiful Queen Anne mansion is located just four miles from
downtown Houston, in the Historic Heights. Twelve
rooms and suites furnished
with antiques and collectibles are available for overnight travelers
with single, double, queen and king size beds.
website:
www.saras.com
Telephone: (713) 868 1130 |
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Robin's Nest Bed &
Breakfast |
This two-story Queen Anne started life
around 1898. To give that number perspective, Houston was 29 years old.
The Civil War of the United States was only 33 years into history. To
know that survivors of the War Between the States walked in this house
can really tie us to our history, if we're listening. The home was the
swan song for Betty and Frederick Kaufhold, who built a dairy farm "way
out in the country", early protesters against Houston's "rapidly rising
taxes".
website:
www.therobin.com
Telephone: (800) 622-8343 |
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