Eastwood, Houston, Texas
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Eastwood is a historic neighborhood in the East End area of Houston, Texas.
Eastwood is one of Houston’s first master-planned subdivisions. It was designed and developed in 1913 by William A. Wilson, who also developed Eastwood's sister neighborhood, Woodland Heights. The first residents were young entrepreneurs in the city: business owners and management. The first lots went on sale in June 1912 and Eastwood was officially opened in September 1913. The development was planned with paved streets, cement curbs and sidewalks, city water, gas, electricity, telephones and sanitary sewerage as well as terraced lots designed for natural drainage and planned placement of trees. By October 1913, Eastwood was hailed by The Houston Daily Post as a "model suburb, one of the most convenient, attractive and beautiful homesite additions in the city of Houston."
The homes built in Eastwood were custom homes reflecting the early 20th century fondness for Craftsman, Arts & Crafts, Foursquare and Mission architecture. Today, Eastwood has one of Houston’s largest intact collections of these architectural styles.
[edit] Education
Eastwood is served by Houston ISD. Residents are zoned to either Cage Elementary School or Lantrip Elementary School (formerly Eastwood Elementary School). All residents are zoned to Jackson Middle School and Austin High School. Eastwood Academy is also located in Eastwood.
