The Huntingdon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Huntingdon |
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The Huntingdon
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 2121 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°44′49″N 95°25′05″W / 29.7469°N 95.4180°W |
| Completed | 1984 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 503 ft (153 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 34 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Talbott Wilson |
The Huntingdon is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Houston, Texas. It's a special building because it's used for homes, not offices! It stands high above the city, offering great views.
About The Huntingdon Skyscraper
The Huntingdon stands at 503 feet (about 153 meters) tall. That's like stacking 34 regular floors on top of each other! This impressive building was finished in 1984. A person named James E. Lyon helped build it.
It's one of the tallest buildings in Houston, ranking as the 27th tallest in the city. What makes The Huntingdon really stand out is that it was the tallest building in Texas used only for homes for a while. Later, another building called the Mercantile Building was changed into homes. That building is a little bit taller than The Huntingdon.
Schools for Huntingdon Residents
If you live in The Huntingdon, your home is part of a specific area called a "school zone." This means students living there go to certain public schools. These schools are part of the Houston Independent School District.
Students living in The Huntingdon are assigned to:
- River Oaks Elementary School
- Lanier Middle School
- Lamar High School
