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  1. I was reading the newspaper The Houston Post. June 3, 1924 and came across an article detailing a new hospital called Autry Memorial Hospital School located at the intersection of Shepherd's Dam Road and West Dallas Avenue. Awesome, awesome find!! I never knew about this hospital! Apparently the hospital was another tuberculosis treatment center that paired with the Houston Anti-Tuberculosis League Hospital located at 806 Bagby Street. Here's the newspaper clipping and article: Child Hospital Is Given To City By Mrs. Autry $50,000 Institution to Stand as Memorial to James L. Autry Jr. Tubercular Boys and Girls Will Be Cared For in Effective Way. A hospital and school for tubercular children and those threatened with the diseases to cost $50,000, is to be built and given to the city at once by Mrs. Allie K. Autry. Announcement of the gift was made by Mayor Holcombe at the meeting of the city council Monday afternoon. Plans for the building were begun some months ago and have been completed and approved both by the council and by the advisory board representing Mrs. Autry. The hospital will occupy a site near the city present tubercular hospital, at the intersection of Shepherd’s Dam road and West Dallas avenue. It will be known as the “Autry Memorial School” in honor of the donor’s son, James Lockhart Autry Jr., who died in 1922.
  2. Crescent Communities second multifamily project for Houston. Crescent plans to start 10 new developments this year and 10 more next year for a total of 7,000 units and $1.4B of construction. That includes Crescent Northgate (rendered here), a 300-unit community underway near the Hardy Toll Road and Grand Parkway intersection close to Exxon’s campus. It’ll deliver in late 2016. Crescent also owns a site in the River Oaks District (at Westheimer and Willowick) that it’s holding for future development. Brian tells us about half of the upcoming projects are in Southwestern markets like Phoenix, Denver, Houston and Dallas that weren’t in vogue compared to primary markets when the firm started lining up sites five years ago. Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/multifamily/big-change-crescent-communities-delves-into-multifamily-45856
  3. This River Oaks office building located at 3355 West Alabama Street recently went under renovations. Figured I'd make a thread.
  4. 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:
  5. 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:
  6. 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.
  7. https://www.houstonpress.com/media/pdf/nixon_meyerland-sept11.pdf contains the extensive brunch documentation have you ever found any photos of the demolished Blaffer home at 2 Briarwood?
  8. New sign up for the lot behind Arabella at the SE corner of San Felipe and Post Oak Park Dr (aka the Target parking lot access road).
  9. http://www.riveroakssite.com/ https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3703-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/17157755/ Drake Realty Group is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of a spectacular, premier infill core redevelopment opportunity strategically located in the heart of River Oaks, at 3703 Westheimer Rd., totaling 1.7 acres. Investment Highlights Premier infill core location totaling 1.7 acres Located in River Oaks, one of Houston’s most exclusive, sought after submarkets 5 out of the top 10 Houston Private Companies and 7 out of the Top 10 Houston Companies are located within 7.5 miles of the available site Located near some of Houston’s most prominent mid-rise and high-rise multifamily developments, mixed-use, hotels and prime upscale retail developments. Will offer spectacular views of Houston Galleria area, Downtown Houston, Greenway Plaza, River Oaks and Memorial Park. Will offer unobstructed views in all directions Last remaining large developable site in River Oaks Located .3 miles from Highland Village, .95 miles from River Oaks District and 1.4 miles from the Galleria Located 1.4 miles from Whole Foods, 2.4 miles from HEB, and 0.5 miles from Central Market Walking distance from The Briar Club and River Oaks Park Close vicinity to Memorial Park. A 1,503 acre park development off of Memorial Dr., and Loop 610 that contains a 600 acre golf course, The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center and miles of jogging and biking trails Access to major freeways that include I-610 Loop, Interstate 10, US Highway 59 and US Highway 290 River Oaks Shopping Center (1.1 miles) from the Property with over 320,000 square feet of retail, entertainment, and dining. Features the historic River Oaks Theater, 14 restaurants, and over 75 stores including Sur La Table, Ann Taylor, Gap, Luke’s Locker, Men’s Wearhouse, Pier 1 Imports, Barnes & Noble Talbots, and Sunglass Hut. Dining includes Marble Slab Creamery, Starbucks, La Madeleine Country French Cafe, Perry's steakhouse, and La Griglia
  10. Stopped by the site today. Awesome looking property. Had a conversation with the neighbor. It's actually two homes and some land by the bayou. The neighbor said apartments would be terrible due to the small road around that bend. The 4 acres down the street, formerly The Monaco, is owned by a Canadian guy.
  11. 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.
  12. There was discussion about this 1.87-acres of land in the Hanover River Oaks thread. Fresh on Loopnet, listing created yesterday. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2801-Kirby-Dr-Houston-TX/21177891/ Approximately 4,500 SF building with three drive-thru lanes on 1.87 acres of land.In the highly desirable Upper Kirby District between Westheimer Rd and Richmond Ave. Available January 2021. Will consider dividing building. Do not disturb occupant.
  13. It's interesting to note that the surface lot across from this just went on the market. http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/SEC-WESLAYAN-W-ALABAMA-Houston-TX/11813599/
  14. 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.
  15. Does anyone know what is going on on the Southwest side of this intersection? The site has been cleared minus the trees being saved by Davey Trees. This is the main entrance for Bayou Bend so I am wondering if it has something to do with the museum?
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Houston has many examples of facilities that do not fit a particular neighborhood. Who would have that a tuberculosis hospital would have been appropriate right across the street from an entrance to River Oaks? But there it stood for decades without much controversy.
  21. 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--
  22. I was reading the newspaper The Houston Post dated October 30, 1921 and noticed a public school on Westheimer Road called John Smith School. I then found a library item that has more details. 2503 Westheimer Houston Forum of Civics of River Oaks Garden Club. Built about 1880 until 1920 The John Smith School. Restored in 1927 by Will Hogg. A memorial since 1942 to Will and Mike Hogg. Gardens added in 1955. Open to public. I just looked on Google satellite. The River Oaks Garden Club Forum is still there! Do they own that whole parcel? Can't even imagine how much that RO parcel is worth!! I bet Hines or Hanover could build something tall here
  23. This week I came across William Hogg's personal stables! A little confusing, was this instance of San Felipe actually Dallas Street? Or maybe West Dallas? Will Hogg developed the neighborhood Tall Timber in River Oaks, just outside of Memorial Park. I assume the Tall Tmber Stables was apart of the neighborhood development. Tall Timber Stables San Felipe Road / Phone Hadley 2951 Saddle Horses - Boarding Renting Exercising - Show & Pleasure Horses Schooled - 130 acres in the pines, adjacent to River Oaks and the 1500-acre Memorial Park and its miles of bridle paths.
  24. EXCLUSIVE REPORTS From the August 12, 2005 print edition Car dealership gives way to urban infill Jennifer Dawson Houston Business Journal A high-end development mixing retail, residential and possibly office space will soon be parked on an inner-city tract that has been occupied by auto dealerships for the past three decades. Trademark Property Co. is negotiating a long-term ground lease on six acres on Westheimer just west of Mid Lane, which is currently home to a Central Ford dealership. Trademark is the Fort Worth-based developer behind the $100 million Market Street project in The Woodlands. That successful 34-acre development includes 400,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 100,000 square feet of office space. Read More...
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