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  1. Neat, I can see Astroworld and Colt Stadium
  2. Speaking of the Gulf Bank area, does anyone know where the old Humble tanks used to be on U.S. 75? I'm working on an upcoming blog post that has a reference to the Humble tanks north of Houston. I was thinking it's that Exxon facility south of I-45 and Gulf Bank today, but I wasn't sure.
  3. I just call the freeways by their numbers, unless I'm trying to be real specific in regards to directions or locations. I've never heard anyone call 288 the South Freeway, or 59 the Eastex Freeway, or I-10 East the Baytown East Freeway (though I like the BEast nickname).
  4. Smith was still part of Aldine by 1958. I've seen a picture that shows a black family being rejected from admitting their children to the school.
  5. No memories of Victoria Station though it sounds familiar. And yep! I remember the chip baskets, too! I'll check and see if we have any Greenspoint Mall photos sometime.
  6. It was my pleasure! The Google Images/Life magazine collection also has some color photos of the monorail available for viewing.
  7. Over the last 30 years, I'm sure my parents and I have spent enough money at that Monterey House to keep it in business. I remember it looking very different back then (no windows if I recall correctly, dimly lit) compared to today. I also remember the Sound Warehouse next to the Scooby Doo (later a BBQ?) restaurant. Eventually the Sound Warehouse moved across the freeway to the newer shopping center.
  8. I heard there have been some delays and/or disputes. I seem to recall work won't be complete until after 2009.
  9. Houston Arts and Media will be hosting its third Houston History Road Rally on Saturday, November 8 starting at 1 p.m. The road rally will require teams of up to five people to solve clues, each of which will lead them to a historic Houston location inside Loop 610. They will then drive to the location and take a digital photograph which must include at least one team member. There will also be a “bonus person” clue which will provide teams with other scoring photo ops. There will be nice prizes for the winners and free food for all entrants following the two hour road rally. The event begins and ends at the SPJST Hall, 1435 Beall St., itself a local Czech fraternal and cultural preservation society for over 110 years. Rules and more information are available at the HAM website. http://www.houstonartsandmedia.org/news.htm The first Houston History Road Rally in fall 2007 was so successful that HAM made the concept into a semi-annual event. “We thought this was a terrific way to put a little bit of Houston history in front of a new audience, and still be something fun for folks who are already involved in the history community,” said HAM President, Mike Vance. “All you need are a couple of people with a broad knowledge of the city and a good navigator. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon with friends.” The event is designed to be a fun way to draw attention to Houston’s history and raise awareness for ongoing HAM projects such as the HAM Slices Web History Videos, the Neighbor to Neighbor Oral History Project and its educational Houston trivia game called What’s Your HQ?. Parties interested in supporting HAM’s efforts through donations or volunteerism should contact Houston Arts and Media via e-mail at info@houstonartsandmedia.org. About Houston Arts and Media: Houston Arts and Media’s purpose is to produce educational and historical film, video and books. The work will be done by members of Houston’s creative, educational, research and production communities. Houston Arts and Media is a 501©(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. For information: http://www.houstonartsandmedia.org or Contact: info@houstonartsandmedia.org Phone: 713-686-9244
  10. HAM’s 3rd Annual Piggy Bank Fundraiser Thursday, September 25, 2008 6-9pm at St. Arnold Brewery 2522 Fairway Park Drive $25 advance tickets – members $20 buy now online to save! www.houstonartsandmedia.org Featuring: Tommy Dardar and his Band “Gulf Coast R&B at its Best” Silent Auction Items including: Private tour of John O’Quinn’s Classic Car collection; Five Day Cruise for Two; Dinner at top Houston restaurants; Hotel Stays; Wine packages; Autographed Sports Items; Polka lessons; Gym membership; Golf Foursome; Unique Art Items; Framed photographs; Theater tickets; Fun Event tickets and much more!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This fundraiser will help support our educational media projects such as the HAM Slices history videos, the books of our Houston Neighborhood Series, the What’s Your HQ? educational Houston trivia game, documentaries about Houston’s social history and the Neighbor to Neighbor Oral History Project. These invaluable narratives are donated to the Woodson Research Center at Rice University and the Houston Public Library’s Houston Metropolitan Research Center. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Houston Arts and Media works with local film makers, script writers, authors, and other creative talent to teach both children and adults about history, science, literature, and the world. Houston Arts and Media is a 501©3 tax-exempt organization.
  11. I wrote about the Jensen/Lyons intersection in a blog post last year. The photo is from 1956 http://blogs.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/20...en_now_4_1.html
  12. Sure do! That was my mall growing up in the '80s. I remember: Aladdin's Castle arcade Babbages, then Electronics Boutique (before the days of EB Games) Kay Bee toys Chick-fil-A (though I don't remember it being two stories) Wyatt's Cafeteria and finally, General Cinema. I must have seen dozens of films at that theater over the years. I remember a sculpture that showed some kids on a swing or something like that. I haven't been there in more than 10 years, so I don't know if it's still there. Now that I think about, I think I spent more time on the Foley's side of the mall than the Joske's/Dillard's/Sears side
  13. I wrote about this a few months back. That was the tour to support "Tattoo You." They played for two nights at the Dome in Oct of that year. One person was fatally stabbed on the first night.
  14. Recordings of the Houston show are available at most major CD stores.
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