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I was reading the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated June 27, 1946 and came across Dr. E.W. Bertner's residential home. Residents of Greater Houston are being asked to contribute toward a fund to raise $3,750,000 for the University of Texas' part in the Medical Center. The M.D. Anderson Foundation has earmarked $2,500,000 for this project if the additional sum can be raised to complete the $6,250,000 required for buildings. A systematic canvass is being made among business and professional people for contribution to the fund, but the public may also participate by sending a check to Dr. E.W. Bertner, president of the center, at 2310 Baldwin. This is a project deserving of support because we, the residents of Greater Houston will benefit financially. It is even more worthy from the humanitarian standpoint. In June 15, 1950 he lived at the Rice Hotel. Dr. E.W. Bertner, Rice Hotel, distinguished physician and guiding force behind Houston's great Texas Medical Center, was presented with an honorary degree of doctor of laws in present of 50 doctors, lawyers and business leaders.
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I was browsing the newspaper The Houston Post dated November 29, 1906 and came across a business listing for South End Sanitarium. South End Sanitarum. A quiet, secluded sanitarium for ladies during confinement. All private troubles of women carefully attended to. Home found for infants. Terms moderate. Mrs. Edith Drennan, 3210 Main Street. Old Phone 5433.
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I was reading the newspaper La Grange Journal dated September 16, 1909 and came across Westheimer wedding article that specified the address of Mitchel Louis Westheimer's wife. It appeared in the Houston Post on Friday. The engagement of one of our prominent young men, Jake Alexander to Miss Carrie Westheimer of Houston. For some time Jake’s friends have been worried over the fact that Jake disappeared every now and then and landed invariable at Houston, but the secret is out now. We reproduced herewith the announcement which appeared in Sunday’s Post: This evening Miss Carrie Westheimer and Jake Alexander will receive their friends at the home of Miss Westheimer’s mother, Mrs. M.L. Westheimer, 1612 Hadley Avenue. Those who will be with them are the mothers of the prospective bridge and groom, Mrs. Westheimer and Mrs. Dora Alexander of LaGrange, Miss Rae Alexander, a sister; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alexander, Mrs. Hellman being a sister and Mr. Alexander a brother. The prospective bride will have with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund J. Westheimer and Mrs. W.E. Gale and her sisters, Misses Aurelia and Mollie Westheimer. Mrs. Westheimer knitting at her home:
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I was browsing the City of Houston Public Library's Digital Archives and I found the Jonas Rice mansion in the neighborhood Quality Hill with an address of 2304 Crawford Street.
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I was looking at old Houston grocery stores and noticed this cool little market stand. I wonder where it was located? I wonder what date?
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There was some activity at the long abandoned commercial structure at 2020 Travis. Workers just said that they were "cleaning it out", but they were taking down all the ceiling light fixture and pretty much everything inside. Anyone know what might be going on here?
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Not sure where to put this...Mods, feel free to move it. Looks like Baxter Development is rehabbing the Bienville Building. Ran across a TDRL TABS registration for improvements to the building shell. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Project/TABS2023003066 There's also a rendering on Baxter's website. https://www.baxterdevelopment.com/construction-and-development/project-three-9ygdt
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The TSHA article on Prince’s Hamburgers mentioned this company, Weber’s Root Beer Stand, located at 4509 South Main St. One of the paragraphs below: Prince established a small hamburger stand on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas in 1929. He ran the stand by himself and took orders, cooked food, and could be considered one of the first carhops in Dallas. Within a year, Prince looked for greater opportunity, and on a visit to Houston in 1934, he decided that city was the best location for his business. Enthralled with the business activity on Houston’s Main Street, Prince moved from Dallas to Houston and in 1935 opened his first-drive in an old Weber’s Root Beer stand at 4509 South Main. The contract said that the Weber name should remain for six months. After that time the “Prince’s Famous Hamburgers” name was launched in March 1936. Does anyone have any more information about the original Weber’s Root Beer stand at 4509 South Main? Pictures or postcards? Any memories or stories to tell?
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I was looking at the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated May 13, 1959 and came across an usual location for the Alley Theater. Back in 1959 the Alley Theatre was located at 709 Berry St. in Midtown. Now playing thru May 30 on stage Tennessee Williams Orpheus Descending directed by Nine Yance. There also used to be a Alley Theater Academy which is very cool to see.
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Found this ad in the January 4, 1984 issue of The Southwest Citizen. I didn't even know Christie's Restaurant had a location at 3512 South Main St. Here's the other locations that I know of. I wonder if there are any store numbers? I see the 9200 was the latest addition in January 1984. The ad says "Since 1917". I wonder their original location? Christie's Restaurant At 5911 Bellaire Blvd. Christie's Restaurant At 3512 South Main St. Christie's Restaurant At 6703 South Main St. Christie's Restaurant At 9200 South Main St. Christie's Restaurant At 6029 Westheimer Rd.
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While browsing the old issues of University of Houston's The EXtra publication I came across this add for an auto dealership called Norman Cadle, Inc. The dealership was located at 3015 S. Main St. with a phone number of L-5774. The add is dated June 16, 1948. Anyone remember this auto dealership? "A square deals or no deal". Memories or stories? -
While browsing old issues of University of Houston's The EXtra publication I noticed an add for a local construction company called Brashear Construction Company which was located at 4824 Main St. The magazine is dated November 5, 1948 so it's pretty ancient. Anyone have any information regarding this historic business? Did Braeshear Construction Company close it's doors, or was it bought and merged with the big, corporate building firms we see today? Looks like a 2-story building stands here today. Any pictures of the original building?
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I was reading old University of Houston The EXtra publications and came across this add for a retail store called Houston Sport Shop located at 4717 South Main St. The magazine issue is dated June 16, 1948, so the sports store is ancient. Does anyone remember this store? Have any memories or stores? I wonder if the mom and pop business closed down, or if it was purchased by a larger company and merged into something bigger. I can't figure out where this building actually was. Google is showing me Main & Kirby near the Fiesta. The address should be in Midtown? Does the building still stand?
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Found this add in a University of Houston The EXtra publication dated November 5, 1948. It reads: The BEASLEY Co. Printing - Greeting Cards - Office Supplies - Stationary 4719 S. Main, Hadley 9972. Does anyone remember this store? Any memories or stories about this place? Looks like this was located where ARKA Modern Organic Furniture was and next door to the famous Cokin's Restaurant at 4803 South Main St.
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While browsing old copies of Rice's The Thresher magazine I noticed an add for Minit Man Car wash with two locations. 5001 S. Main, and 6900 Harrisburg. The add is dated February 24, 1961. Was this the place to be back in the day? Did anyone on HAIF go here? Looks like it's located near Museo Plaza where Mission Constructor's staging area is.
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Roulande Photography Studio At 4420 South Main St.
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Noticed this place while browsing old copies of The Rice Thresher. This ad is dated May 25, 1944. So, anyone ever been here? Was this the happening place on the weekends? Pictures or stories welcomed. I assume it's a club, and what does that phrase mean exactly? Looks like this was close to the Delman Theater? 4420 Main -Block With Delman- -
While browsing old issues I noticed this add for Kauffman's Cleaners & Taylors dated January 8, 1954. I wonder if there are any pictures of the building or sign around?
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I was looking at an old The Rice Trasher magazine dated September 7, 1944 and came across this business that made personalized glassware gifts. Esther McKenzie Glassware. Any pictures of the glassware? Pictures of the building? Looks like this is across from The Ion, so it would be an empty lot today.
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Love this old building glad to see someone else moving in.
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https://www.scarletcapital.com/developments/alabama-endcap Architect - https://metalabstudio.com
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It is the Magnificat House. They are the ones that plan to be a part of the housing that is proposed at 3300 Caroline St. http://mhihouston.org
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Founded by Ima Hogg on May 15, 1929, Child Guidance Center Of Houston served children with mental health disorders in the Houston and Harris County area. Found this while browsing the Houston Public Library's Digital Archives. https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/2299/rec/1
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