Houston Deco: Modernist Architecture of the Texas Coast
Scope and Content
"Houston Deco: Modernist Architecture of the Texas Coast features over 100 vivid photographs showcasing Houston's surviving Art Deco and Art Moderne buildings. The inside cover of the book includes an inscription: 'Mark Hinton Houston 5/08.' This work was produced by Preservation Houston and authored by Jim Parsons and David Bush."
Collection
Old Weird Houston
Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
Art Deco, architectural history
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Books, Art, Architectural details
Search Terms
houston, texas, art deco, art moderne, 2008, jim parsons, settegast, koff, payment
Archive Details
Creator
Jim Parsons
Date(s) of Creation
2008
Date(s) Material Assembled
2008
Archive Size/Extent
128 pages
Primary Language
English
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Book
Location
Location
* Untyped Location
Archive Room
Category
Permanent
Condition
Reason for Exam
Exhibition
Overall Condition
Very Good
Condition Type
Wear, Creasing
Date Examined
Mar 18, 2026
Surface
The item is free from rips, stans, and tears. The item exhibits general wear from use, creasing, and holes.
Materials
Paper
Copyright
Restrictions
The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.
Reproductions
Notes
Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”.
