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I finally stopped by this Class-B hotel off the West Loop. Photos I took today:

In 1986, The Junior League of Houston broke ground on a new hospital (and clinic?) building in River Oaks at 1811 Briar Oaks Lane. 1986 groundbreaking photo: Photos that I took today: The gate is missing the very unique "JL" logo. Cost cutting I'd assume.

I was driving a long Briar Hollow Lane and noticed, out the corner of my eye, a sign that read The John M. O'Quinn Foundation. I had to stop by and take photos! Briar Hollow Plaza office building located at19 Briar Hollow Lane.

Always wondered about this building. Today I thought I would stop by and take a few pictures of the elegant condo high rise. Park Square One Condominiums located at 49 Briar Hollow Lane.

This vacant land just across Uptown has been sitting vacant for a few years now. I'm not sure if the parcel for sale is big enough for development? Might have to buy the neighboring parcel(s) to make a redevelopment worth while. The Cushman & Wakefield for sale sign.

Always wondered about these condos. There's a hidden neighborhood over there. Photos I took today.

George R. Brown's River Oaks house was built in 1933 and located at 3363 Inwood Drive. Designed by J.T. Rather Jr. of Staub & Rather.

One of the founders of the Anderson, Clayton and Co. was William Clayton who lived in River Oaks. Legal says, this was the first house built in River Oaks at 3376 Inwood Drive. Designed by Briscoe & Dixon in 1924.

The Junior League of Houston built a new building after moving from downtown. They occupied the building from 1965-1986. The building has since been demolished and built over with luxury apartments.

heh "A luxury condominium complex off of Allen Parkway in River Oaks boasts an unusual amenity—a community swimming pool in the shape of, well, let's just look at the photo." https://www.chron.com/culture/article/houston-river-oaks-condo-pool-19354269.php

An aging River Oaks office building built in 1968 is up for sale! Totaling 1.69 acres, we should see a high-rise here in a few years. Directly across the street from Lamar High School. Loopnet listing: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3100-W-Alabama-St-Houston-TX/31183907/ A select few slides from the property flyer:

Noticed a Lewis Property Company leasing sign this weekend. Didn't that furniture company move here from down the street? It failed at this location too? Dang.

John F. Staub designed the house for Hugh Roy Cullen which was located at 1620 River Oaks Blvd.

I saw a sign for this at 3302 Branard St. which made me believe it was for that building but the sign board shows 3315 Mercer address. https://www.covingtoncommercialhtx.com

This shopping center next door to Hollywood Square sure does look similar. I wonder if it was the same architect? Looks like MLB Commercial Real Estate sold the center to Lionstone Investments in 2019. I stopped by this weekend and took some pictures. 3701 West Alabama street signage: More signage and building: Greenway Plaza skyline peeking over the retail center: Leasing by The Blue Ox Group: Skyscraper in the background:

I always pass by this shopping center. Thought I would create a thread for any latest leasing additions. Leased by Western General Holding Co. Here are some pictures I took this weekend. The Hollywood Square and 3637 W Alabama street signage: Building signage: Tenant list and skyscraper background:

Snapped a cool picture of the Berkeley Eye Center Building this weekend. The office building is located at 3100 Weslayan Street. The picture makes it look like the glass is two different colors. Bronze and blue. However, the bronze color is just a reflection of the the brutalist AT&T building across the street.

I never knew about this gorgeous multifamily complex tucked beside Central Market. They look very nice, and located on a somewhat quiet street. Anyone familiar with the Essex House? Here's a few photos I took this weekend.

Has anyone ever been to Ouisie's Table? I drive past this restaurant, and retail center, several times a week. I see it's American food. How does it compare to Grace's down the block on Kirby? I just looked at their menu. Impressive brunch drinks! I'd love a Perfect Peach Bellini made with Peach Schnapps, Texas Peach Sorbet, Prosecco. Let's do a Carafe for $32! I'm not sure of the name of the retail center. The center a long San Felipe also contains JANUS et Cie, Cotton Club Collection, and Leicht Houston. Photo of the street signage I took today.

I've been driving down this stretch of San Felipe for over a year. Today, while sitting behind a train, noticed the building name and leasing signage. This old, 1980s?, office building is never spoken about. I'd imagine leasing is pretty bad? Here's the photo I took today.

Does anyone have experience with the older River Oaks Town Homes located 4040 San Felipe Street? Located just across the train tracks. At one point, I was supposed to inherit a unit here. The last I heard I was being left some money instead. Dementia is sad to watch.

This week I noticed, in detail, the two office buildings for the Country Club Estate company. Very cool buildings, I like how they cave into one another to create a central plaza between the two. John F. Staub designed the buildings and gates. Staub almost exclusively designed River Oaks houses and retail buildings. This would have been taken in the mid 1920s.

The founders of River Oaks eventually built a downtown office tower called Country Club Estates Building located at 707 Fannin Street. I'm not sure if I recognize the 1920s design. I know John Staub worked a lot for the Country Club Estates company in River Oaks. The building went under a remodel as the Country Club Estates company grew. There was an added ornamental piece on top of the building.

I just learned (or discovered) about this today! There was a 30-acre Meyer estate in River Oaks? Never knew that. They had property all over! Downtown, Montrose, The Heights, Meyerland, and now River Oaks! Would love to see photos of their homes, or gardens. Any pictures out there? This would have been in the early to mid 1920s. Edit: The oval park was already established by the Meyer family? I thought the oval park was built during redevelopment. wow! Those homes had to be huge! Found via: River Oaks Scrapbook, volume 6 (April to October 1928). River Oaks Corporation Opens New 35-Acre Section East Of Addition's Drive. Tract is portion of old Meyer Homestead, located south of River Oaks Golf Course; oval park named in honor of Mrs. Rebecca Meyer. River Oaks Corporation, through Hugh Potter, president, Saturday announced the opening of the 35-acre tract of new property lying immediately east of River Oaks boulevard and south of the River Oaks Golf Course and Country Club. The tract is sometimes known as the Dow-Meyer tract, being apart of the old Meyer homestead. It was formerly owned by the three Meyer brothers, Joseph F. Jr., George and Frank. The large oval park lying in the center of the property has been named Rebecca Meyer Park in honor of Mrs. Rebecca Meyer, mother of the three Meyer brothers. This park is one of the outstanding features of the new River Oaks residential area. It will be completely landscaped, beautified end equipped with playground paraphernalia for the children. In order that it may be accessible to every home site in the new development, an 11-foot hedgerow walk has been laid out leading north and south from two sides of the park. The new River Oaks property comprises 35 acres of ground, 108 new home sites that are to be placed on the market immediately. It is conveniently accessible to the shopping center erected at the southern entrance to River Oaks a few months ago and is on the River Oaks Express bus line, Mr. Potter pointed out. Improvement of the tract has already begun under the direction of H.A. Kipp, vice president and engineer for the corporation. The tract will be developed and improved in the same way as the eastern sector of River Oaks, the Buffalo Drive sector and the original sector. Improvements, maintenance, landscaping, and architectural control will be the same as in all other sections. These improvements include concrete and asphalt streets, gas, water, lights, telephone, storm and sanitary sewers, concrete sidewalks and River Oaks ornamental street illuminations. A part of the new River Oaks development will be restricted to one-story homes, but there will also be home sites available suitable for the construction of two-story homes. Most of the home sites have a frontage of 65 to 75 feet, but there are a--

Very cool! Looks like I found the retail center that was 20 years before the Lamar River Oaks center that was developed by William Farrington in 1950. It's also possible that the River Oaks Food Shop was (also) a first occupant of the Lamar River Oaks center. I know there's a few Historic Houston retail buffs around. Does anyone know about this? I have a photo of the building, and it's totally different than the 1950s Lamar River Oaks center. Edit: It looks like the shopping center was called River Oaks Community Shopping Center. River Oaks Store The new River Oaks Food Shop which will open Saturday morning at Westheimer and River Oaks boulevards. The store will be owned and operated by W.B. Addison who also conducts a store at Lamar and Travis streets. Addison Opens New Food Shop The River Oaks Community shopping center will be enlarged Saturday morning with the opening of the River Oaks Food Shop, which is being installed at Westheimer and River Oaks boulevard by W.B. Addison. The new store is the latest word in fixtures, being fully equipped with the Frigidaire system, not only in the meat department, but also in the vegetable section. According to Mr. Addison, who owns and operates a store at Lamar and Travis streets, the the Frigidaire systems in connection with the vegetable department is a new innovation and will prevent all vegetables from dehydrating. He points out that this an unusual attraction to customers who desire nothing but fresh vegetables. The Food Shop offers a full line of staple and fancy groceries as well as other lines of foodstuffs. The fixtures, which are of fumed oak, enhance the appearance of the stock which is plainly marked with printed price tags. Mr. Addison stated that the store will feature a delivery service that will in no way affect the price of goods. He said it is his desire to build up an order system whereby customers can telephone their needs and the orders will be deliver with the least possibly delay.