Four Leaf Towers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Four Leaf Towers |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 5100 San Felipe, Houston, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°45′04″N 95°27′50″W / 29.751°N 95.464°W |
| Opening | 1982 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 40 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Cesar Pelli |
The Four Leaf Towers are a pair of tall residential buildings in Houston, Texas, United States. They are located on San Felipe Street, close to the Uptown Houston area. These impressive towers were designed by the famous architect Cesar Pelli.
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About the Four Leaf Towers
These two towers were designed by architect Cesar Pelli and finished in 1982. Each tower has 200 apartments, called condominiums. The buildings are 40 stories tall.
Location and Design Features
The towers are set in a beautiful park-like area. At the front of the complex, you can see a special outdoor sculpture. It is called "Polygenesis" and was created by artist Beverly Pepper.
A Notable Event: The 2001 Fire
On October 13, 2001, a fire happened in one of the apartments. It was on the fifth floor of the west tower. Over 175 firefighters from the Houston Fire Department worked hard to put out the fire.
Schools for Residents
The Four Leaf Towers are located within the Houston Independent School District. This means that children living here attend schools in this district.
Zoned Schools for Students
Students living in the towers are usually assigned to specific schools. These include Briargrove Elementary School and Tanglewood Middle School. For high school, students are zoned to Wisdom High School. They also have the choice to attend either Lamar High School or Westside High School.
Images for kids
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The Four Leaf Towers in Houston, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Four Leaf Towers para niños
