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Sweeny, Coombs, Fredricks Building - Downtown Houston

By Sussie Sutton

Real Estate Agent with David Tracy Real Estate #555994

January 04, 2016 01:40 PM

Sweeny, Coombs, Fredricks Building - Downtown Houston

The Sweeny, Coombs, Fredricks Building located at 301 Main Street- Downtown Houston is one of my favorite historical buildings. The building was designed by George Dickey in 1889 and is on the National Register of Historical Places. It has three stories and has a turret.

The building had minor renovation in 1968, preserving the wood floors and brick walls.

301 Main St Houston

At last check, Robert Scardno, a Houston criminal lawyer and Joe Scardino, retired businessman and Tim Horan Jr., real estate attorney now own the building.

I enjoy viewing old buildings and homes. This is why I am a REALTOR who enjoys putting my client first and into the home of their dreams.

If you know of someone who is thinking of selling or buying a home and who would appreciate my level of expertise; just give me a call (713.822.1655) with their name and phone number. I'll be happy to follow up with them for you.

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Cool old building Sussie, I always wonder about a similar building that I have walked by so many times in downtown Minneapolis, thanks for sharing the history on this one!

Jan 04, 2016 03:17 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

Bob Crane ! So good to hear from you! I hope you take a picture of the building you commented about and post it here so I can see it.

Jan 05, 2016 12:20 AM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning Sussie. I do like some of the old buildings as the architecture has character.

Jan 04, 2016 05:54 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

I do love old buildings for their architecture too. I should have been one.

Jan 05, 2016 12:31 AM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

Sussie Sutton

I have seen this building a few times on trips to Houston. Thanks for filling in the blanks on it. Beautiful building.

Jan 04, 2016 10:53 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

Oh Alan Kirkpatrick there are so many more there and other locations to see.

Jan 05, 2016 12:32 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Sussie

The Fredrick Building in Downtown Houston Texas . . . . is a classic.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 05, 2016 12:15 PM

Noah Seidenberg

Evanston, IL
Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

Yes it is a classic! I want to go inside now.

Jan 06, 2016 03:10 AM

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Excellent Houston market report Sussie, I love the vintage architecture details.

Jan 06, 2016 04:37 AM

Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

I bet Noah Seidenberg that there are some very unique buildings in your city too! Maybe you could post some images so I can see!

Jan 07, 2016 12:37 PM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Sussie,

Thank you for the interesting information on the Fredricks Building!

Jan 06, 2016 04:39 AM

Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

Hey Lisa Von Domek thanks for stopping by and commenting. You know Dallas is pretty unique... the last time I went up there I did not see any buildings that weren't modern. I bet you know where they are!

Jan 07, 2016 12:38 PM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Sussie

I like to see the classic building being preserved.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 06, 2016 11:14 AM

Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

Lou Ludwig I had heard that the building had gone through a renovation. Since it is part of the National Register of Historical Places I think that it should be okay for a few more decades.

Jan 07, 2016 12:42 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Sussie, I like the architect of the older buildings, and lik the Fredricks Building.

Jan 06, 2016 11:32 AM

Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

You know Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® maybe AR should have a place for old buildings and historical buildings where we could post our images.

Jan 07, 2016 12:43 PM

Potranco Realty

Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX

"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Beautiful old building and the history was very interesting, thanks for sharing Sussie. Can you imagine if the walls could talk .... the stories to be heard.

Jan 06, 2016 09:39 PM

Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

Oh Bob Ratliff, Broker Associate - REALTOR® CRS, GRI ~ 512-587-5689 I want so bad to go inside the building. I hope that some business leases it soon so I can do so.

Jan 07, 2016 12:44 PM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Old historic buildings interest me too, Sussie. Thanks for the intro to some of Houston's history.

Jan 06, 2016 09:48 PM

Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX

Sussie Sutton

Now Debbie Reynolds I bet there are some really great places in your city. Even when I was a little girl I use to love to see old buildings.

Jan 07, 2016 12:45 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Sussie ... love those old buildings, your photos and "Happy New Year" 2016

Jan 07, 2016 08:32 AM

Sussie Sutton

Houston, TX
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Sussie Sutton

Hey Robert (Alaska Bob) Swetz Happy New Year to you too! This year I hope to be the best ever. In any case I have been working it like crazy!

Do you watch the Alaskan Bush People on TV? Their property in Brown Town (island) is beautiful. So I can see why you love the area so much.

Jan 07, 2016 12:47 PM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Well how cool is that!? Good thing it was never torn down, even though I bet many people wanted to over the years.

Jan 08, 2016 12:06 PM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Georgie Hunter R(S) ! Good to hear from you! I am sure that someone out there has wanted to tear the building down. However, the original owners made sure that those that took over had the same feelings for the preservation for the building. I think it is beautiful.

Jan 12, 2016 07:57 AM