First Generation Tellepsen
Tom Tellepsen, founded Tellepsen Builders in 1909. The first Tellepsen Builders offices were built in Houston in 1921. The company’s first notable project was the Miller Outdoor Theatre in 1922, followed by the Rice University Chemistry Building in 1923. In 1925, the company began work on Houston’s first 10-story hotel at Texas Avenue & La Branch. The company constructed the Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in 1927 and the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in 1932. In 1929 Tom incorporated, changing from “Tom Tellepsen, General contractor” to Tellepsen Construction Company.
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