Alright, you’ve found yourself staring up at Enterprise Plaza, or-as only the postal service and real estate agents insist-1100 Louisiana. This tower of steel and glass topped out in 1980, stretching 55 stories high, and for a brief moment, it wore the crown as the tallest building in Texas. Of course, Houston’s competitive streak meant it only held that title for two years before another skyscraper leapt ahead. Hey, this is Texas-someone’s always building something taller, faster, or flashier.
Enterprise Plaza was whipped up by Hines, the development firm that’s practically left its fingerprints all over Houston. Since then, the ownership’s bounced around enough times to make a rodeo rider dizzy, landing every big investor in commercial real estate from CalPERS to Capitol Guidance.
Think of this spot as the corporate cockpit of Houston’s energy and financial world. Enterprise Products calls it home, along with big-name law firms and energy consultants. If you ever wondered where the serious Houston energy deals go down... it’s probably a few floors above your head. And if you’re keeping score, this tower is still an A-lister in Houston’s ever-changing skyline. Not bad for a ‘70s kid, right?
