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    Entry #4 - Bob Casey Federal Courthouse...
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    This is a shot from the San Jose Hotel in Austin...
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    Entry #2 - you know this one... you've seen it a thousand times but maybe not quite like this. This kind of signage is quickly disappearing but it still a not-so-subtle reminder of mid-century advertising...
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    Here is my first entry. To me, what says mid-century more than the atomic automotive designs of the 50s and 60s. This is the detail of a car spotted on the side of the ride on Highway 71 between Houston and Austin.
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    What is frustrating is zero attempt to incorporate modernist elements into new homes. Honestly, given what I see in new modern construction in certain parts of town, I would welcome a modern home with open arms... yes, I could deal with the demolition of a Bend house if it were replaced with something other than the usual McMansion. Is that to much to ask?
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    Though it's technically not part of City Centre, we're going to check out Fleming's tonight...
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    There was someone working on that house a couple of days ago... looked like a couple of contractors.
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    I drive by that house all the time and while I'm a big fan of MCM, I really really like the house, the lot, the way it is set on the lot, etc. Just beautiful. I better get a good picture before someone scrapes the lot and builds a terrible monstrosity.
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    Al Fairfield got his start in Memorial Bend - William Floyd took him under his wing and had him build a few houses for him before he went out on his own. He's still alive...
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    331 Electra is going to get torn down for a "Tuscan" style house.
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    It is the population center of Houston
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    Very very surprised to see that one on Electra for sale. Really surprising. As for the price, the listings do keep going up - however, $400K+ is no surprise for a ravine house. Mark is very concerned with preservation in the neighborhood (331 Electra) so hopefully they found a like-minded buyer.
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    I'm assuming you're not referring to the house on Memorial. The only thing behind the house is more of Memorial Bend.
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    Drove by yesterday - lots of foundations being poured throughout the property. Looks like things are picking up even more.
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    ...also found out that two of the restaurants going into the expansion in Town & Country Village are McCormick and Schmick's and Fleming's Steakhouse. Also, the old spot once occupied by Woodlake Travel is sporting a banner that says "Japanese/Sushi Restaurant Coming Soon" - sweet!
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    It's a definite addition... it was slapped on there about 2-3 years ago.
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    Don't see the value in listing the schools, etc. We're discussing these houses more from an architectural standpoint...
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    The prefab building is part of the Town & Country Village expansion. Also, the fence along the City Centre site has banners for restaurants that are coming... Ra Sushi, Z-Tejas and Brio Tuscan Grille are representin'
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    You mean besides that large building that's starting to go up and all the activity throughout the site?
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    Doesn't look like a Floyd to me...
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    What was it like? With a "little modernist" on the way, we had to pass on the cost, as much as we wanted to attend.
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    I'd say it's probably not a Floyd designed house. That would be my educated guess. Dana Bang, son of architect Lars Bang, lives nearby. He may know something about it but I'm not sure.
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    The current owners seemed to have spent quite a bit fixing it up - if I remember correctly, they added a modern door, paint, new fixtures, etc. I haven't seen the interior, though. The pictures, from what I recall, show more clerestory windows on the side of the house.
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    OK... sorry but I have to say something. We're truly talking about architecture, not zoned schools. Anyone can see that on the HAR listing.
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    The house appeared in a commercial 2 years ago for St. Joseph's - a great MCM.
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