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  1. The Station Museum is closed and the lot/building is for sale. I've seen some really cool exhibits here. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1502-Alabama-St-Houston-TX/30057053/
  2. In the mid 1940s, MD Anderson was granted to setup in the old Baker Estate donated by Rice Institute. A little confused. I thought I read an article that mentioned MD Anderson's first clinics were located in an abandoned military barrack/house. Maybe a Naval house of sorts? I know James Baker was a Captain so it would make sense. Then known as The University of Texas Post-Graduate School of Medicine M.D. Anderson Hospital. You would need to enlarge the image to see the building signage. The James Baker mansion is to the right and the clinic on the left. The Baker stables were turned into a laboratory. The clinics.
  3. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/m...politan/2915259 Nov. 23, 2004, 1:23AM Uprooted tree severs MetroRail power line By MIKE GLENN Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle Heavy rainstorms uprooted a tree at Hermann Park tonight, severing a MetroRail power line when the tree fell across the southbound tracks.
  4. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/busine...ff/3956173.html "A lot of the transformation so far has taken place in Midtown, where a prime block of land just sold at the corner of Main and Elgin. A CVS Pharmacy will be built on the southeast corner, according to Marshall Davidson of Cushman & Wakefield, who was involved in the land sale." This can go two ways. They can either make a pedestrian friendly design, or plop another suburban CVS there. Now, tell me which one is more likely. *beats head into table repeatedly*
  5. For years I have been wondering if Sears will ever do something with this eyesore located in midtown. It has so much potential, I guess at one point it was actually considered a beautiful building. Sears really needs to think about bringing it back to its original form. Something needs to be done. I would prefer to preserve the building, instead of razing it . What do you all think? Article found in the Chronicle today. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/5924010.html ''It's hideous!" fumes my friend V., warming up to one of his favorite rants: the unbearable ugliness of the Sears on Main Street. "It's right there on the light-rail line! At the entrance to the Museum District! At one of the few places where Houston can look good to visitors!" V., I have to admit, has a point. Sears' tan metal siding, blotched with graffiti cover-up, gives the building's upper floors the beaten-down air of an aging ministorage unit. But even that beats the urban battle fortifications at ground level. Someone, it appears, worked hard to make the department store defensible, able to repel invading hordes of shoppers intoxicated by Vanessa Hudgens' back-to-school ads. At the Wheeler side of the building, two sets of glass double doors, blacked out and locked during business hours, present an ominous face to the street. Opaque gray film makes the official entrance's glass doors, facing Main, only a little less scary. Bricks fill almost all the former display windows; burglar bars and more of that gray film cover the plate glass that survived. Only the most intrepid seekers of Kenmore appliances would dare breach such a bulwark. What's the deal, V. wonders. Does Sears think that the urban shoppers that store serves deserve less than, say, the suburbanites at the Memorial City Mall? And for that matter, hasn't someone at Sears noticed that Midtown has gentrified around the store? Isn't there a retail audience yearning to be better served? "Don't just return," exhorts the Hudgens back-to-school ad for Sears. "Arrive." V. would like that Sears to do just that. ...
  6. Hey guys. I went and tried out the new Coffee Groundz cafe last night. It's located in the strip mall opposite Specs in Midtown (next to Comcast) on McGowan where Pilgrim Cleaners were once. They just opened this week. The coffee was great and they serve local gelato (freshly made), made to order paninnis and wine and other alcohol. The place is decked out with wireless internet with power outlets everwhere. It's a large space with outdoor patio seating (facing el patio/the tipsy clover) and private indoor booths. The manager came and chatted with the customers last night which was kind of nice and solicited any feedback to make the place better. Soon they will have the drive-through window up and running. I guess everytime I read a post on HAIF, every one is keen to have more local original businesses in midtown. I see this as being one of them but it will only remain if we support it. I guess try it out and make up your own mind!
  7. Anyone know what's going in on McGowen and Travis where the noodle shop used to be? The sign says The Roof.... is that whole corner going to be one huge club? That's a prime location if the Camden SuperBlock gets developed.
  8. The NHP Foundation received a $1.5M annual allocation of 9% credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to construct 149 units of permanent affordable housing in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood. Additionally, the city of Houston Department of Housing and Community Development has allocated $15M through its Harvey Multifamily Program. The project is also being considered for funding by the Harris County Community Services Department. Magnificat Houses Inc. is providing the land and is NHPF's partner in the development. The property, located at 3300 Caroline St., will contain 149 rental units, recreational amenities and space for the supportive services. In addition, 20% of 3300 Caroline's units will be set aside for formerly homeless people who have gone through transitional housing programs such as Magnificat's and are willing to become the equivalent of college resident advisers.
  9. Not sure what to make of the vague description but it seems like Midtown will be getting a new bar in about 9 months... http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2011/04/openings_closings_28.php http://swamplot.com/a-midtown-beer-bar-is-born/2011-04-01/
  10. Back in the early 1900s, Houston Methodist started out in a 4-story structure that resembled a residence. The hospital was simply called Methodist Hospital at that time. Dr. Oscar L. Norsworthy granted Methodist Hospital to use his hospital and then Methodist Hospital was chartered. Edit: It looks like the infamous Josie M. Roberts was the acting superintendent. Below is a photo of the old hospital.
  11. In the 1930s and 1940s the Texas Dental College was built near Main Street in Midtown at 1018 Blodgett Street. The building was designed by "star architect" Lamar Cato.
  12. Proposed commercial plat by Mohsin Momin which appears to be the owner of Izzi Market chain of convenience stores.
  13. NW corner of Crawford @ Holman. Was struck with how large it was and assume it was more than one unit, but it evidently is one big one. Thought it would be worth posting since I dug out the details.
  14. There was some activity at the long abandoned commercial structure at 2020 Travis. Workers just said that they were "cleaning it out", but they were taking down all the ceiling light fixture and pretty much everything inside. Anyone know what might be going on here?
  15. Renderings finally posted in another topic. Very exciting. http://s.lnimg.com/attachments/A55B766C-A6A3-49E0-8EF2-BCB5680D4D1E.pdf
  16. I can't find the thread that had renderings and site plan, but the developers are seeking setback and visibility triangle variances. It will go before the Planning Commission on Thursday, 5/28. The location is the Southwest corner of Austin/Webster intersection where Midtown Bail Bonds used to operate.
  17. In 1879, William Joseph Settegast (W.J. Settegast) lived at 2218 Sherman Street. Now Valentine Street. Just an amazing house! Would love to know the architect.
  18. Built in 1907, the Wiley Munn residence in Midtown at 2901 Main Street was a sight to see. Almost resembles the mansions in Quality Hill in downtown! Wiley Munn made his fame in the dry goods and department store business.
  19. Either I haven't noticed it before, or a new sign popped up at Louisiana and Elgin, next to the big parking garage. They are advertising commercial leases available in 2006. Hopefully it will be something comparable to the new High Fashion Home, which I've been impressed with.
  20. Carnival staple when King Cake Drive-Thru from New Orleans opens Feb. 10-11 in a Midtown parking lot, 2808 Caroline. King cake enthusiasts Mike Graves and Tiffany Langlinais debuted the concept in the Big Easy last month and have taken the drive-thru to other Southern cities. They hope to bring some of the best renditions of the Mardi Gras dessert from renowned and up-and-coming bakers to people who love king cake. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/king-cake-drive-thru-houston-mardi-gras-18653099.php
  21. Edwin Parker was a partner in a law firm a long with James A. Baker, and Baker Botts in the firm Baker, Botts, Parker, & Garwood Built in January 23, 1910 by architects Sanguinet & Staats. Once built, it became ownership of C.R. Wharton, an employee of the company. The house was located at 803 Hadley Street in Midtown.
  22. Built in January 9, 1916, for developer/owner Charles P. Jones, the architects Jones & Tabor built this small apartment building at Main Street and Truxillo Street in Midtown, Houston. Any historians on HAIF know the exact address?
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