Melrose Building
Appearance
Melrose Building | |
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![]() The building's exterior in 2021 | |
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Alternative names | Le Méridien Houston Downtown |
General information | |
Type | Hotel |
Architectural style | Modern |
Location | Downtown Houston |
Address | 1121 Walker Street |
Town or city | Houston, Texas |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 29°45′25″N 95°21′46″W / 29.75694°N 95.36278°W |
Renovated | 2017 |
The Melrose Building is a building in downtown Houston, Texas, United States.[1] Completed in 1952 as Houston's first International Style skyscraper, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
Following a major renovation and restoration, the building opened as Le Méridien Houston Downtown in September 2017.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Gonzales, J. R. (December 4, 2015). "The Melrose Building is one of Houston's important structures. Here's why". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Program: Melrose Building". National Park Service. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2021.