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  1. Came across the William Stamps Farish II mansion. I couldn't find an exact address but the photograph was taken in 1928. Any help with this one? I'd assume somewhere in River Oaks or Memorial. Maybe on Lazy Lane? Probably designed by John F. Staub? The mansion looks huge!
  2. Houston Housing Authority lists a “Highrise” on the site of the Ewing St apartments as part of their 2024 plans for which they are seeking funding: See pg. 5 in the link below: https://housingforhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Part-I-Annual-PHA-Plan-_-Attachments.pdf This would be across from Tema’s lot, from where Two Hermann Place is planned.
  3. The parking across the street has immediately been put back on the market:
  4. I'm not sure of this person's first name. Any help here? I read F. A. Heitman was a local hardware tycoon. The house was designed by none other William Ward Watkin. Such a beautiful home, that was since demolished.
  5. wow! So that's who designed and owned that infamous mansion in the Museum District. I never knew it was one of Maurice Sullivan's homes. Very cool! Does anyone know about this house? Must have been built in the 1920s?
  6. wow! Found an unknown residence of Mr. Joseph Finger. Looks like it's sandwiched in between the Museum District and Montrose located at 801 Portland Street, Colby Court. I wonder if he designed the home himself? Any pictures? From the newspaper The Texas Jewish Herald dated March 24, 1927. Hadassah Silver Tea A silver tea for the benefit of Hadasah will be given at the home of Mrs. Joseph Finger, 801 Portland, Colby Court, on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, from 3 to 5 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended the public.
  7. I never knew the JCC was located at 2020 Hermann Drive. The building was designed by Lenard Gabert. From the newspaper The Jewish Herald-Voice dated May 15, 1958. Everybody Come!! Games – Rides – Prizes Bargains Galore In The Country Store May 17-18 Centerama Jewish Community Center 2020 Hermann Drive Houston, Texas Elect a Centerama Queen Open the treasure chest crammed with free gifts Have fun on the midway! Eat, drink, be merry You may win a 1958 MG Sports Car
  8. Came across WW Watkin's house the other day. Very cool! There was actually a remodel done which made a huge different. Original, 1915: Remodel, 1945: Pictured with William Ward Watkin
  9. Architect - http://www.danielscottturner.com Remodeling the old Wheelchair & Scooter Express store.
  10. I've been watching them build this for months but never knew what it was going to be. Kept meaning to look it up but never did till now that I spotted the "Shipley" sign in the window.
  11. Very cool find! There was another stables down the road called Palace Riding Stables, commonly referred to Hermann Park Stables. Never heard of this one! Thought I would share information with HAIF. Found this in Rice University's yearbook dated in 1945. Parish Boarding and Riding Stables Good Gentle Saddle Horses for Hire 2022 Ewing Ave. / Phone H. 0324
  12. I came across this vintage menu and wondered if anyone has heard of this place? I believe it was active in the 1950s? It was an Italian restaurant located in the Museum District, close to Midtown called Collora's Restaurant located at 4728 Fannin Street.
  13. I think this location used to be GSMA offices. I recall seeing permits for it. Looks like they moved in to the 2 story building on 3815 Montrose Blvd which is going to be Clark's. https://www.gsmarchitects.net
  14. Noticed the white building was knocked down while parking my car behind the Contemporary Arts Museum. Wonder what will go there. Hopefully not a parking lot. Google Street View image below.
  15. I took a pic of the mural with the intention of maybe using it for a Bike Tag but decided not too since the gate is closed often.
  16. I just learned about this museum! My friend and I love exploring different museums in town. Cool place to go? https://www.czechcenter.org/
  17. Just discovered a new HISD school in the Museum District called Southmore School located at 5200 Caroline Street. Found the photo of the school in the Almeda Place residential subdivision marketing flyer dated in 1922. The newspaper The Houston Post. dated January 23, 1924 contained an article about a string of robberies. The criminals broke into Southmore School showing the address of 5200 Caroline. Potter, Roberts and Ellis confessed to the roberry of the following places, according to police: Southmore School, 5200 Caroline street; Longfellow School, 2209 Charters Street; Fullerton School, 2803 Harrisburg Boulevard: the residence of S.H. Ferrill, 311 East Twenty-Third street; the home of V.L. Giles, 729 East 12-12 Street; the furniture store of D.E. Smith, 1014 McKee Street; and the residence of Jack Kennedy, 1120 East 7 1-2 Street.
  18. I have a death certificate from 1957 showing that a cousin was institutionalized for 10 years at 1200 southmore blvd. Does this make sense?
  19. These 3 lots are up for demo, they were all for sale by the same owner. The shape of the property is pretty awkward, if they end up being able to take that middle property this could be a good lot for an apartment building. https://www.flickr.com/photos/195884849@N02/52686786236/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/195884849@N02/52687054434/in/dateposted-public/
  20. I was reading the newspaper The Texas Jewish Herald dated June 12, 1930 and came across a business advertisement for Palace Riding Stables located at 5708 Almeda Road. Palace Riding Stables. P.B. Borden, Owner. Riding and Training Stables. Horses Rented by the Hour. 5708 Almeda Road - Lehigh 9303.
  21. I was reading the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated June 22, 1950 and came across Alfred C. Finn's residential home. Alfred C. Finn, 4902 San Jacinto, annouced that he will receive bids for the construction of a new Security State Bank for Park Place.
  22. I was searching Ebay or old TMC stuff and came across a rare? matchbook for Kaplan's Delicatessen Restaurant located at 5225 Almeda Road. How did this place compare to the original in the Texas Medical Center on South Main? (Wait, Kaphan’s Restaurant At 7900 South Main is run by a different owner?) Did anyone ever eat here?
  23. I was reading The Thresher dated December 6, 1929 and came across an unusual golf course. Lilliput Golf Course. Course at Entrance of Herman Park across from Sam Houston statue. Also called the Lilliput Miniature Golf Course. Looks like it was owned by W.B.N. Miniature Golf Courses, Incorporated. Photograph:
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