The city of Houston will hold a public hearing Nov. 12 for the potential addition of several new historic landmarks as recommended by the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission.

Some context

Properties must first be approved by the HAHC before City Council can add them to Houston's list of historic landmarks. The HAHC uses several criteria to determine eligibility as a historic landmark, including architectural style, potential archaeological resources and culture.

Buildings may earn “landmark” or “protected landmark” status depending on how they fit the criteria, according to the Houston Office of Preservation.

Properties with protected landmark status receive indefinite protection from demolition, whereas those with landmark status do not. However, landmark status does re

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