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The thought crossed my mind when I read the chron.com article this morning about Chevron buying the second former Enron building and the YMCA land... Have there been any rumors that Chevron is moving more people here or consolidating somehow? Any chance they would move their HQ from California here?
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I'm hoping that someone here might have a little information about the Beaconsfield. I know the maintenance fees are sky high ($.64 psf), and that the building is the process of having it's original hand operated elevators replaced. If anyone has additional information to add to this I would be highly appreciative. Thanks.
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Does anyone on HAIF work in, or regularly visit 1001 McKinney? I'm trying to find out how many floors it has. I've seen both 22 and 24. It would be nice to hear from someone who can actually go into an elevator and look at the buttons (and note if there's a 13 or not).
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I searched around a bit and found out that the deep hole in the ground on Fannin & Capitol used to be a parking garage, (I think) but why was it demolished, and are there any plans to build anything on the site? Based on the weathered plywood on the barriers, it has been in it's present state for a while. I tried to search around for it, but couldn't find anything more specific.
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Although this has been mentioned elsewhere in HAIF, I figured Brennan's deserved its own thread. Link to Brennan's webpage. Press Release 9.13.08 HOUSTON (September 13, 2008) - Alex Brennan-Martin, co-owner of the venerable Brennan's of Houston restaurant, badly damaged by fire in the early morning hours today, is thankful for the efforts by the Houston fire department and support from fellow Houstonians and Texans in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike: "Our foremost concern is with our employees who sustained burns in the fire as well as with our fellow citizens as we recover from this terrible storm. In the hours and days ahead, we will discover the full extent of the damage to the restaurant. We're very proud to have served our guests for the past 41 years and are grateful for the outpouring of support these past hours - it means the world to us." Alex's sister and Co-Owner Ti Adelaide Martin, who resides in New Orleans, states, "Alex did so much for us in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with the establishment of the New Orleans Hospitality Workers Disaster Relief Fund. In my opinion, never in the history of America has one city been better to another as Houston was to New Orleans after Katrina. New Orleanians will never forget their generosity. As a family with roots in both cities, we encourage New Orleanians to try to help as much as they can." About Brennan's of Houston Forty-one years ago, the Brennan family of New Orleans opened the doors of Brennan's of Houston, one of America's most beloved dining destinations and the forerunner in serving Texas Creole cuisine. Led by Commander's Palace Family of Restaurants co-owners Alex Brennan-Martin, his sister, Ti Adelaide Martin, and their cousin, Lally Brennan, Brennan's has stayed on top by constantly innovating while remaining connected to its Creole roots and maintaining a familial level of warmth and hospitality. The Brennan family's restaurants also include Commander's Palace and Caf- 43 replies
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Where was the Kirby theater location? For the life of me I can't remember that one.
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Does anyone have anything on this apparently they bought a block of land in Downtown for 55 million Nevermind* found little more information Skanska has purchased four land parcels, including one full city block, totaling about 14,200 square meters in downtown Houston, USA. The seller is a private citizen. The total investment amounts to USD 55 M, about SEK 520 M.Located adjacent to Discovery Green, these four sites are in Houston’s Central Business District and Skanska plans to develop a mix of office, multi-family and retail for the local community.
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There's a new(ish) place to eat downtown: Louis' Deli on San Jacinto between Prairie and Preston. The place is a bit divey, but in a good way. The people who run it are super duper nice, and eager to please; something that seems to be in short supply post-COVID. Or maybe it was just my bad luck going to this nice place straight from Campesino Coffee, where the barista I always get could not care less about whether the customers lived or died, or even existed. I've had nicer customer service from both the I.R.S. and the D.M.V. Back to Louis place: "Deli" is in the name, but it's more like a cross between a hamburger stand and a diner. A small diner, since there's only three tables. But most customers seem to get their food to go. I stayed for my cheeseburger. Pretty generous, considering the price. That's a $25 hamburger down the street at the Nash, but at Louis', it's $10 flat. And unlike the place down the street, it comes with a smile from someone who remembers that this is supposed to be the "hospitality" industry. Also, Louis' will deliver, while the Nash tells me it doesn't have the staff to even deliver inside its own building anymore. The meat is seasoned well, which is another thing that's becoming rare, and it's all served very very hot. Have you ever noticed that food in England is served at a much higher temperature than here? It's like that. I'll definitely go again. Nice people, good food. And lots of things on the menu I'd like to try. Here's the menu posted in the window: It's just good, basic food done well, and served with a smile. It seems like 90% of the new restaurants in Houston are trying to be theme parks, rather than restaurants; more interested in social media thumbs than in actually serving a meal. The guy who runs the place says it's been open since mid-February. I hope it stays open for a long time. I know I'll do my bit to help it out. If you ever see an elderly fat guy with a bucket hat at the corner table, say hi.
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First installment of an extensive library of pics all around Downtown Houston. Pictures originally taken by 254 of SSC. (Mexican Consulate)
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Dec. 4, 2004, 10:42PM Pitching a downtown dream Developers see loft-style offices, condos tied into flashy retailing, entertainment By NANCY SARNOFF Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle Picture this: A luxury hotel, residential condominiums and loft-style offices, all connected by flashy urban retail, entertainment and culture. Now picture it in downtown Houston. An ambitious pair of developers wants to build the city's biggest mixed-use project yet on what is now three parking lots just off Main Street. Bill Denton, a developer from California, and Geoff Jones, a local developer, are behind this concept that seems almost too good to be true. Denton and Jones have signed a sales contract to buy the three blocks of downtown land bordered by Main, Polk, Dallas and Caroline. They're out there pitching their project to potential retailers and investors. But they won't talk to the media about it until they're further along in their plans. That's probably not a bad strategy. Houston has seen countless developers announce huge real estate projects that never seem to make it out of the ground. So are these guys for real? Denton's company, Entertainment Development Group, is based in Agoura Hills, Calif. It's certainly worth noting that he was behind a large retail project in Denver that many folks believed would never happen. Built in 1998, Denver Pavilions is now a hugely successful entertainment and retail complex with dozens of retail stores and restaurants, a nightclub and a 15-screen movie theater. The project is made up of four three-story buildings, linked by walkways and escalators, that cover two blocks on Denver's famous 16th Street Mall. Tenants include Virgin Megastore, Hard Rock Cafe, NikeTown, Barnes & Noble Superstore, Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy and Lucky Strike Lanes, a hip bowling alley concept. According to the project's Web site, the $108 million development was financed in part by Rosche Finanz of Freiberg, Germany, and Hensel Phelps Construction Co. The closest things downtown Houston has to cutting-edge mixed-use real estate projects are Bayou Place in the Theater District and Houston Center near the George R. Brown Convention Center. But half of Bayou Place has sat vacant since it opened years ago. Just last week, owner Cordish Co. said it wants to build residential units there. And Houston Center is still facing identity issues despite recent repositioning efforts by the owner, Crescent. It's still way too early to predict the future of these three city blocks. Time and interest in downtown Houston will be the ultimate judge. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/printstory.mpl/business/2931451- 8,201 replies
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http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2015/03/30/city-seeks-developer-for-mixed-use-project-at.html
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723 Main Street to become an AC Hotel by Marriott. The building is catty corner to the JW Marriott. http://www.downtowntirz.com/downtownhouston/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/06142016-JOINT-BOD-MEETING-AGENDA.pdf
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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6280447.html The U.S. Postal Service is selling the downtown post office after 47 years of sorting and delivering mail from the 16-acre operation. Whoever buys the property at 401 Franklin must build a replacement processing facility for the postal service, as well as provide a retail location near the existing site where consumers can mail packages and buy stamps.
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I'm curious as to what everyone thinks of it. It was the last big project of note during the 80's, and it's been through several name changes throughout it's tenure. It just seems so odd that it isn't connected to the tunnels (The food court below doesn't count), and that they're only now establishing retail above ground...
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This location will be a new C-store and a liquor store. A sign on the lot also indicates a gas station, however, that isn't on the permit. These gas stations popping up on every major block are legit killing me.
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Root Memorial was updated into a very useful and attractive setting, and Discovery Green promises to be a major amenity, but Market Square doesn't really jump out at me in the same way despite its prime location. As an open question to everyone, I'd like to ask how you think Market Square might be improved (if you think it needs improvement).
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Capitol Lofts # 402 711 Main at Capitol LEASED! http://www.gunn.net/capitol/capitol_exterior.jpg A true New York style loft in the heart of Downtown Houston! This classic unit features a window wall in the living area showcasing views of the beautiful historic Chase Bank and Main Street. The entire unit is dressed in exposed brick walls and gorgeous pecan floors. The kitchen, which features a breakfast bar, also includes a SubZero refrigerator, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The marble bath has double sinks, a separate walk-in shower and whirlpool tub. The large master bedroom in the back boasts its own balcony and huge windows and a 2nd bedroom or study rounds it out. Roof top deck, fitness room, billiards room, controlled access building. Click for more information 1,378 square feet 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
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I like the guy that plays the trumpet out in front of the Sakowitz garage around lunchtime. The block is pretty much tied up with whatever the owner of 1010 Lamar wants to do since they have coupled their tower with the Sakowitz garage.
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More on the JPMorgan Chase Center here: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/Building/2757/JPMorgan_Chase_Center.php http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/HAI/Images/Buildings/1/ChaseCenter-Jan08-002a.jpg TEXAS TOWER LIMITED ACQUIRES JPMORGAN CHASE CENTER IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON Hines Chosen to Manage and Lease Property (HOUSTON) – Texas Tower Limited, owner of the 75-story JPMorgan Chase Tower, announced today the acquisition of the adjacent JPMorgan Chase Center in downtown Houston from JPMorgan Chase. The 20-story building is located at 601 Travis on the block bounded by Capitol, Travis, Texas and Main streets. The purchase price was not disclosed. Hines and Clifford Chance US LLP of New York represented Texas Tower Limited in the transaction, while Mark Russell at Studley represented JPMorgan Chase. It was also announced that Hines has been hired to manage and lease the 1.1 million-square-foot property, which includes approximately 450,000 square feet of office and retail space. Paula Bruns and Liz Shaw of Hines will handle leasing. The Center, which was completed in 1982, was designed by I.M. Pei & Partners and developed by Hines. Over the years, JPMorgan Chase has used the location as a data processing and operations center. The bank is consolidating to 712 Main and 1111 Fannin, retaining just 26,000 square feet at the Center. Upon Chase’s departure, 250,000 square feet will be available for lease. In addition to JPMorgan Chase, The Bank of New York Mellon leases office space in the Center. Connected to the extensive downtown Houston tunnel system, JPMorgan Chase Center contains 12 levels of parking, six levels of office space, and on the ground level, an auditorium and retail space. An exercise facility is planned for the top floor of the building. The parking garage, which is leased by JPMorgan Chase Tower, is utilized by the tower’s tenants and by people visiting downtown Houston for various daytime, evening and weekend events. In Houston, Hines manages 26 properties totaling approximately 13 million square feet.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/05/11/netrality-data-centers-expands-1301-fannin.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_27&cx_artPos=0#cxrecs_s "Netrality Data Centers is adding 17,000 square feet of space and 2.5 megawatts of critical capacity in the form of two data halls to the building it owns at 1301 Fannin St. The halls are expected to be online at the end of this summer, Netrality said May 11. https://baxtel.com/data-center/1301-fannin-netrality-houston
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Does anyone know any reputable architecture firm with experience on converting old Houston downtown office buildings for alternative uses (hotel, loft, etc.)? I have an out of town developer friend who is looking at a couple old office buildings in Downtown Houston and asks me to make some recommendations.
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Scaffolding was going up when I rode by, hopefully to repair the fire damage.
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The infamous Ben Taub lived in downtown in 1909. He lived at 1302 Main Street on the corner in a 2-story brick home.
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In 1952, the Memorial Hospital System built their Professional Building. The building is striking with a colorful facade and a new "modern" design style. My favorite building by the old business! The physical building model with the architect/owners. The building under construction in 1953. Building completed. In this photo you can see the colorful parking garage and yellow/green facade.
