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There's an existing topic for this property that predates this one by a month. Moderators, please consider merging this with the topic for High Fashion Home - 3100 Travis St. It's the same property. @Urbannizer @Triton https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/2722-high-fashion-home-at-3100-travis-st

Came across this cool old building in midtown designed in the 1920s by Joseph Finger. The Berman's Music Center At 4910 Main Street.

From the newspaper The Houston Daily Post dated January 10, 1902. Alcomo Sanitarium. An ethical institution for the scientific treatment of the Drug and Liquor Habits . . . Endorsed by the regular medical profession at home and abroad. Special Accommodations for Lady Patients. Address all communications to Dr. Edgar T. Cook, Physician in charge. Corner Austn and McKinney, Houston, Texas. April 13, 1902, specifying the address. Alcomo Sanitarium- Alcohol, opium, morphine, and other kindred habits treated. Strictly private, with special facilities for lady patients. Cure guaranteed in from ten to twenty days. Competent physicians, nurses, etc., in constant attendance. Removed from business center and consequent temptations. Address Alcomo Sanitarium, 3317 Austin Street, Houston, Texas.

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Proposed commercial plat by Mohsin Momin which appears to be the owner of Izzi Market chain of convenience stores.

wow!! James Johnson Sweeney's mansion was epic! This home is just "boss" as you might say. The home was built in the 1900s or 1910s. I assume this was in the downtown neighborhood called Quality Hill. Residence of J.J. Sweeney Edit: This was an Olle Lorehn design!

I have a photo here of Shambaughs Grocery. Does anyone know where this was located? I tried searching the libraries and couldn't find an address. Thanks Can we put a date to it? The storefront next to the grocery store looks to be called Lightfood Construction Co. The address is listed on the sign!? I can't make it out though. Any help to identify what that says?

Found this cool building in an old newspaper and thought I would share the information. Were Pig Stand Restaurants and Pig'n Whistle Restaurants owned by the same family? From the newspaper The Rice Thresher dated March 26, 1937: Pig'n Whistle Come Inside! We have rearranged and enlarged our seating arrangements. Come inside and enjoy the warmth and goodness of our service and don't worry about tipping. 3018 South Main Street (written as 3018 So. Main)

wow!! I happen to stumble on the original Kinkaid School when it was located in Margaret Kinkaid's home! This is history right here. I wonder if anyone on HAIF has any grandparents who went here? Or maybe great, great grandparents? Edit: From a Houston City Directory dated 1919. Kinkaid Primary School - 3119 San Jacinto. Miss Margt Kinkad, prin.

I discovered this and wondered if anyone else knows about it. I assume this would be a large size residential mansion in Midtown. I wonder the architect? From the newspaper The Houston Post. dated December 24, 1914. Appeal For Girls. Attention of Benevolent People Directed to Crittenton Home. The following appeal has been issued by the board of control of the Florence Crittenton home of Houston in behalf of the unfortunate girls whom this institution is endeavoring to assist; While the war in Europe is causing such distress and suffering among the people in the war zone, and we relief people in the war zone, while relief has been sent to the suffering one on the other side of the ocean, let us not forget the poor and unfortunate that are among us. As members of the board of control of the Florence Crittenton home of Houston we appeal to the charity-loving people of the city to help us to the extent of your ability in order to assist us in carrying on the great work among the unfortunate girls. The home has been full of girls with their little ones during the past year and any assistance, either much or little, will be a great help to us. Send any donations of clothing and food to the home, 3119 Caroline Street, and money or checks to our treasurer, A.G. Howell, 505 Houston Land and Trust Company building. W.B. Hones, President John Charles Harris, Secretary A.G. Howell, Treasurer Cleveland SeWall, Mrs. F.B. Eastburn Mrs. Norman G. Kittrell Mrs. G. C. Warren Mrs. Charles Stewart, Dr. J. L. Gross

This week I learned about the Maria Boswell's Flake Home located at 1103 Berry Street in Midtown. The home for the female aged/dying and was active in the 1910s and 1920s. Fun fact, the original building still exists! The building was home to the (former) site of Adkin's Architectural Antiques. I believe the historic mansion of Henry MacGregor was located across the street, at 3530 Fannin Street. I searched HAIF for information about the Flake Home. I only found a single blurb from 14 years ago. Appears the retirement/sick home was not much discussed. I decided to create a thread so people can learn more about this time in history. From the newspaper The Houston Post. dated May 21, 1922. Formal Opening of Maria B. Flake Home For Old Women to Be on Monday. Top- The Flake home, 1103 Berry street. Insert- Mrs. Maria B. Flake, the donor. Center- The dining room. Below- A corner of the living room. Accommodation For But Six Inmates Now; Enlarged Later The formal opening of the Maria B. Flake Home for Old Women will be held Monday. The home was purchased by C.W. Harrell, executor of the Flake estate, to comply with the wishes of Mrs. Flake, who left a large amount of her money to be used in caring for the aged women of Houston. The estate is controlled by the executor and a board of trustee composed of J.T. Scott, Will Cochran and Judge J.C. Hutcheson. Mrs. Flake was known to be a very lonely woman. All of her immediate relatives were dead and she spent as good part of her tie trying to help others. Se specified in her will that the home should be a handsome structure and should be large enough to care for 10 women and a matron. She was blind and this kept her from any pleasures and diversions and during her later years she spent most her time in planning the home. It is said by those who knew her best, that at times she even denied herself ordinary comforts in life in order morefully to realize her dream. When she died about six years ago, all of her household furnishings were boxed an stored for use in the home. Besides a number of pieces of old mahogany furniture, many portraits of members of her family will be placed in the building. She also left an eggshell China dinner set, silverware, vases, books, and candlesticks which have been used in decorating the interior of the home. Skillful management has changed the value of the estate and there are ample funds on hand to support the institution, which will now be turned over to the board of managers composed of Mrs. J.K.P. Gillespie, Mrs. H.F. Ring, Mrs. H. Raidwin Rice, Mrs. Mary Bates, Mrs. Milton Howe, and Mrs. F.B. Rose Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Ring, chairman and vice chairman of the board, has given three weeks to preparation of the home. It has been completed furnished under their supervision and changes have been made to the building to better adopt it to the new use. More room will be added in order to care for ten women, as requested in the will as now there is a provision but six occupants. Many applications for admission have bee received and will be acted upon immediately after the formal opening. The following auxiliary committee of young women will share the responsibility of operating the home. Mrs. *** S. Cochran, Miss Laura Rice, Mrs. J. W. Garren, Mrs. J.M. Goss, Miss Royland Ring, Miss Carrie Scott and Miss Ruth Curtin.

I was wondering if HAIF knew more information about this school. Who was the principal/director? Who just was B.K. Bruce? Found this in the publication The Red Book of Houston dated 1915. B.K. Bruce School at 1205 Bremond Street.

I was looking around for old Houston hospitals (and related businesses) and found a postcard from the 1950s. The postcard is from Texas Christian Nursing Home located at 703 McGowen Street in Midtown. Does anyone know about this old place? Any family or relatives go here by any chance? Looking on Google Maps, it appears the multifamily development called Camden McGowen has taken its place. Very cool history nonetheless! I love seeing "what was before". Before Camden's large project, there was a nursing home.

I was looking around Ebay for historical Houston things and I noticed a skating rink from the 1940s!! This is interesting, because there was also another South Main Roller Rink located at the intersection of Main and Holcombe in the TMC. I wonder if this Midtown, 900 Blodgett address is the second location of this business? Actually, after researching, the M&H address was in the 1930s, so I believe this came after.

This entire block is up for sale; not sure how long it's been up for. On the property there is a couple of town houses and an old house used as a store. This could be something really huge or nothing at all depending on who buys the lot. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/Westheimer-Elgin-Bagby-St-Houston-TX/27811183/

Permanently closed Qualcare Rehab building at 1120 Dennis St. will be converted to a restaurant bar.

I was searching Ebay for historical Houston items and found an unknown photograph of a large mansion located at 2317 Louisiana Street. I searched, briefly, in the libraries and couldn't find anything. I wonder the decade and date? Looks like the 1920s to me, but I could be wrong. Looks like a residential mansion, but could have been used as a hospital/sanitarium at one point. The top and bottom borders say "owl" on them. I wonder if there was any relation to Rice University? HAIF historians, any information on this one?

https://www.gensler.com/blog/thinking-outside-the-wooden-box-an-alternate-construction?o=houston https://usvets.org/how-we-serve/housing/housing-development/

I was reading the newspaper The Jewish Herald-Voice dated June 16, 1938 and came across this business advertisement for 400 Dinner Club located at 4608 South Main Street. Is it just me or is this a rebranding and relocation of the other club called Southern Dinner Club located at 807 Gray Street? The New "400" Dinner Club 4608 South Main Dine and Dance in a Gay Colorful Atmosphere :: Outstanding Floor Shows and Danceable Music Every Night! "Air Conditioned" Phone L. 8909 Couvert: Week Nites- $1.10 per couple Saturday Nite- $1.10 per couple

I was browsing the newspaper The Jewish Herald-Voice dated May 26, 1938 and came across this advertisement for Southern Dinner Club located at 807 Gray Street. Southern Dinner Club 807 Gray -------- Open From 8 a.m. "Where Houston Dines and Dances" "Air-Conditioned" Entertainment! It's always cool and comfortable at the Southern Dinner Club! Efficient air-conditioning plus danceable music plus a sparkling floor show will make you remember "an evening at the Southern Dinner Club!" "Air Conditioned" Phone B-3-1424

Rendering of the South End Christian Church designed in 1922 by Alfred Finn. The imposing neoclassical edifice stood at 4000 Main Street and was constructed at a time when the South End was populated by many of Houston’s more affluent citizens. The Pastor was Dr. A.E. Ewell

Proposed plat.

I discovered a new hospital! The Turner Urological Institute located at 506 Caroline Street. The hospital was active in the 1930s and 1940s. Found in the publication: Texas State Journal of Medicine, Volume 38, Number 7, November 1942. Turner Urological Institute 506 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas B. Weems Turner, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Director of Urology and Dermatology. T.A. Andrews, B.S. M.D. - Urology. Holiday ad found in the newspaper The Texas Jewish Herald dated September 6, 1934:

Reddit Houston u/lolunix posted this pic of the fenced off McDonald's.

I was reading the newspaper The Texas Jewish Herald dated November 13, 1930 and came across a business advertisement for Colonial Miniature Golf Couse located at 3531 South Main Street. Colonial Miniature Golf Course. Shady and Comfortable in the day. Light as day at night. A Course with all the Finer Advantages of the best laid greens. 3531 South Main.