GFT

Speaking of Gulfgate, I recall a Woolworths that had a lunch counter. There was also a bowling alley beneath the Mall. I remember those concrete steps on the outside of the Mall. Across the street (across 610) was the Carousel Hotel that offered hour rates. Also across the street (Reveille?) from the Hotel, there was a park for the kidos...Peppermint Park I think it was called. One of the buildings is still there. Car lot now. Speaking of Kelley's Restaurant on Park Place, the counter (what's left of it) is in the rear of the restaurant...it is the original from the Pharmacy that was there. Ironic, Kelleys was started by a retired Policeman from Houston...Jim Kelley. He just passed last year. Inside the restaurant, there are large photos of him and his Family. There are also pictures of him escorting President Kennedy's caravan since he was a motorcycle patrolman. Pictures with Kennedy at Ellington also. http://www.kelleysrestaurant.com/about.php