Borgstrom House

The Borgstrom House, located at 1401 Cortland Street in Houston, Texas, is a historic cottage built in 1902 by tailor Gustaf M. Borgstrom. It showcases the Stick/Eastlake Queen Anne architectural style and is notable for its well-preserved condition, representing early Houston Heights architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and designated as a landmark in 2007, the house is situated on a landscaped corner lot and remains a significant example of the community's early development. Visitors can appreciate its unique features, including an L-shaped plan, decorative porch elements, and original windows with shutters, all reflecting the charm of early 20th-century residential design in Houston Heights.