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Niels Esperson Building
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The Niels and Mellie Esperson Buildings are a building complex in downtown Houston, Texas. Mary Ann Azevedo of the Houston Business Journal said that they were "among the most recognizable" buildings in Downtown.
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Holy Cross Catholic Chapel
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Hermann Square
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Nearby restaurants
La Taquiza Street Tacos
800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002
Understory
800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002
The Finn
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Flip 'n Patties
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Mediterranean Grill House
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Cupcake and a Smile
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Sunny's
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Boomtown Coffee
800 Capitol St suite t-302, Houston, TX 77002
Nearby local services
712 Main St
712 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Downtown at Esperson Tunnel
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Houston Symphony
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JPMorgan Chase Tower
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919 Milam St
919 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
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McGovern Law Firm
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Bank of America Tower
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Dark Roux Photography
801 Louisiana St suite 307, Houston, TX 77002
Nearby hotels
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
720 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
AC Hotel Houston Downtown
723 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Aloft Houston Downtown
820 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Le Méridien Houston Downtown
1121 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002
Magnolia Hotel Houston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1100 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, United States
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
806 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
The Lancaster Hotel
701 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Downtown/Convention Center
916 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002
Hyatt Place Houston / Downtown
1114 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
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Niels Esperson Building

808 Travis St STE 100, Houston, TX 77002
4.5(59)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Niels and Mellie Esperson Buildings are a building complex in downtown Houston, Texas. Mary Ann Azevedo of the Houston Business Journal said that they were "among the most recognizable" buildings in Downtown.

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attractions: The Jones on Main, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Downtown Houston Tunnel System, Alley Theatre, Holy Cross Catholic Chapel, Tranquillity Park, Hermann Square, Wells Fargo Plaza, Bayou Music Center, Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts, restaurants: La Taquiza Street Tacos, Understory, The Finn, Flip 'n Patties, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Mediterranean Grill House, Shake Shack Downtown Houston, Cupcake and a Smile, Sunny's, Boomtown Coffee, local businesses: 712 Main St, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Downtown at Esperson Tunnel, Houston Symphony, JPMorgan Chase Tower, Sunsetbodyworksdayspa, 919 Milam St, Pennzoil Place, McGovern Law Firm, Bank of America Tower, Dark Roux Photography
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(713) 224-1663
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Nearby attractions of Niels Esperson Building

The Jones on Main

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Downtown Houston Tunnel System

Alley Theatre

Holy Cross Catholic Chapel

Tranquillity Park

Hermann Square

Wells Fargo Plaza

Bayou Music Center

Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

The Jones on Main

The Jones on Main

4.5

(535)

Closed
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Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

4.7

(1.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Downtown Houston Tunnel System

Downtown Houston Tunnel System

4.2

(149)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre

4.8

(1.0K)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Niels Esperson Building

La Taquiza Street Tacos

Understory

The Finn

Flip 'n Patties

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Mediterranean Grill House

Shake Shack Downtown Houston

Cupcake and a Smile

Sunny's

Boomtown Coffee

La Taquiza Street Tacos

La Taquiza Street Tacos

4.6

(438)

$$

Closed
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Understory

Understory

4.5

(306)

$

Open until 6:00 PM
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The Finn

The Finn

4.4

(538)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Flip 'n Patties

Flip 'n Patties

4.6

(180)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details

Nearby local services of Niels Esperson Building

712 Main St

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Downtown at Esperson Tunnel

Houston Symphony

JPMorgan Chase Tower

Sunsetbodyworksdayspa

919 Milam St

Pennzoil Place

McGovern Law Firm

Bank of America Tower

Dark Roux Photography

712 Main St

712 Main St

4.4

(577)

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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Downtown at Esperson Tunnel

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Downtown at Esperson Tunnel

4.5

(61)

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Houston Symphony

Houston Symphony

4.8

(559)

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JPMorgan Chase Tower

JPMorgan Chase Tower

4.1

(325)

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Kyle TurnerKyle Turner
As I strolled through downtown Houston, I couldn't help but be captivated by the Niel Esperson Building's magnificent architecture. This towering gem, designed by John Eberson and completed in 1927, is a true testament to the city's rich history. While I haven't had the chance to explore the building's interiors, merely witnessing it from street level was a mesmerizing experience. It serves as a reminder of Houston's architectural heritage, a blend of the past and present, making it a must-see for anyone exploring the heart of the city.
Tasnim Ara IslamTasnim Ara Islam
The Niels Esperson Building is one of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown Houston. We stumbled upon this 32 storied 410 ft building while strolling through the Downtown Houston. The building showcases stunning Italian Renaissance architecture, adorned with massive columns, great urns, terraces, and a magnificent rooftop dome that illuminates the night. The building's cameo in Bollywood film "Sirf Tum," particularly the iconic "Dilbar Dilbar" song sequence filmed atop the tower, adds to its allure.
LDMLDM
A very special building with great management and breathtaking details inside. From the bronze elevators to the chandaliers to the old-school envelope slips, this building is like going back in a time machine.
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As I strolled through downtown Houston, I couldn't help but be captivated by the Niel Esperson Building's magnificent architecture. This towering gem, designed by John Eberson and completed in 1927, is a true testament to the city's rich history. While I haven't had the chance to explore the building's interiors, merely witnessing it from street level was a mesmerizing experience. It serves as a reminder of Houston's architectural heritage, a blend of the past and present, making it a must-see for anyone exploring the heart of the city.
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The Niels Esperson Building is one of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown Houston. We stumbled upon this 32 storied 410 ft building while strolling through the Downtown Houston. The building showcases stunning Italian Renaissance architecture, adorned with massive columns, great urns, terraces, and a magnificent rooftop dome that illuminates the night. The building's cameo in Bollywood film "Sirf Tum," particularly the iconic "Dilbar Dilbar" song sequence filmed atop the tower, adds to its allure.
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A very special building with great management and breathtaking details inside. From the bronze elevators to the chandaliers to the old-school envelope slips, this building is like going back in a time machine.
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As I strolled through downtown Houston, I couldn't help but be captivated by the Niel Esperson Building's magnificent architecture. This towering gem, designed by John Eberson and completed in 1927, is a true testament to the city's rich history.

While I haven't had the chance to explore the building's interiors, merely witnessing it from street level was a mesmerizing experience. It serves as a reminder of Houston's architectural heritage, a blend of the past and present, making it a must-see for anyone exploring the heart...

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1y

The Niels Esperson Building is one of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown Houston. We stumbled upon this 32 storied 410 ft building while strolling through the Downtown Houston.

The building showcases stunning Italian Renaissance architecture, adorned with massive columns, great urns, terraces, and a magnificent rooftop dome that illuminates the night.

The building's cameo in Bollywood film "Sirf Tum," particularly the iconic "Dilbar Dilbar" song sequence filmed atop the tower, adds...

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1y

The Niels Esperson building was finally completed in 1927. Once the tallest building in Texas, complete with Italian Renaissance-style tempietto which crowned the bustling city in a glamorous fashion that heralded the establishment of many of Houston’s world-renowned cultural attractions during the fist half of the twentieth century. After renovations in 1938 added air-conditioning to the building. A must see for everyone visiting Houston for...

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