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  1. Noticed this service station in the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated June 21, 1961. I don't think this one is still standing? I know there are a lot of gas stations nearby. Your Golden Key to Good Going is Free! It's welcome week at these Mobil Dealers Come in get acquainted and receive your free Souvenir Key for your car. A.W. Alleman Service Station 7040 Stella Link at Bluebonnet Braeswood Mobil Service 8431 Stella Link at N. Braeswood W.T. Bonner Service Station 10701 South Main Charles Fisher Service Station 10232 South Post Oak at Bellfort R.W. McCallum Service Station 5235 Bellaire Blvd. At 6th Street H.J. Morrison Service Station 7309 Richmond Road at Lugary A.W. Riddle Service Station 2540 University at Kirby Sharpstown Mobil Service Station 6002 Bellaire at Mullins Worth Thomas Service Station 6421 Old Richmond Road at Braewick
  2. Gentlemen, another puzzle. I see a service station at the corner of Main and University with an address of 6511 South Main Street. I'll assume this was across the street, because, as Ross figured out, the address is 6500 SMT. Houston, Texas October 21, 1939 William M. Rice Institute, For the Advancement of Literature, Science & Art, Houston, Texas Gentlemen: As soon as weather will permit, I will do the following items on the station at Main & University. 1- Plant hedges. 2- Pant one coat of medusa on front and end wall. 3- Wash & clean all windows. 4- Put toilet seat & tank lid. 5- Paint tire racks. 6- Remove all rubbish. 7- An another incidental items to put station in serviceable condition. Yours very truly, ? Contract File No. 33 Dr. 8 Filling Station – 6511 Main Street (Corner University Bldv.) (Erected on tract East side of Main St., opposite Athletic Field and adj. College Inn property on North – for Gulf Oil Corporation) Contents: 1) Contract with: L.R. Ashmore 2) Paid Estimates; 3) Paid Bills, Orders, etc. in re Gas Line, Sewer Line, Moving Ornamental Light Standard, etc.
  3. Thanks to Ross, I discovered a historic camp site located a long South Main. I would love to find more information about this! It was a literal wooded camp site? The naming of Tourist Courts are usually for motor court motels? I searched Google Books, and there is (apparently) one result within the book: However, the book is restricted and I cannot preview inside. Official Directory of Motor Courts, Cottage Camps and Inns. By American Automobile Association · 1937. From the 1935 directory: 6433 South Main Courts tourist camp--
  4. Interesting! There was actually Humble gas stations back in the day. Found this business advertisement in the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated December 5, 1947. Complete Auto Service Wash and Lubrication Prompt Road Service Atlas Tires and Tubes Humble Service Station No. 1050 Lewis L. Cook, Agent 6719 South Main / L. 1687
  5. Ross got me thinking about the other gas stations a long South Main back in the day. I found a new one that I've never heard of. Thought I would share with HAIF. From the publication Southwestern Times dated September 20, 1951. Hutsell Station to hold formal opening Saturday. With the completion of a major remodeling program, the Hutsell Service Station, 8111 South Main at O.S.T., will hold its grand opening Saturday, with free gifts and an obligation-free drawing as highlights of the day. The Phillips 66 service station s operated by Emory Hutsell and his son, Eddie Hutsell. The firm is open 24 hours a day and offers road service, in addition to handling the complete line of Phillips 66 automotive products and a large selection of accessories--
  6. Does anyone recognize, or remember, this home goods retail store on the corner of South Main & University? This would have been in the 1940s/1950s I believe. It's right next door to the Sinclair Gas Station located at 6500 South Main St. Thought I would create a thread for more exposure. Someone has to remember it! HAIF is excellent at finding out old buildings. The buildings are marked with signage stating Furniture, Carpets, Fabrics.
  7. This makes the second building a long South Main Street (Main Boulevard?) that I never knew about. February 12, 1916. The Owl Supply Co. If we haven't what you want, we'll be glad to get it for you. Opposite the Campus. J.A. Kiibler, Prop. October 27, 1917: Let us know your wants--- We'll do the rest Owl Supply J.A.Kiibler, Proprietor; Opposite the Campus November 19, 1920 The Owl J.A. Kiibler, Proprietor Autury House is located at 6265 South Main Street, and this was right next door. Up close! Amazing photograph, for being in the late 1910s out a long South Main Street. This was all rural land, just all fields. Is Honey Boy Ice Cream still around?
  8. This week I learned about August Warnecke. He had hundreds of acres a long South Main Street that Rice Institute eventually bought and developed. In some of the old 1910 and 1920 maps you can see August Warnecke as the parcel owner. I searched around HAIF for this guy but didn't see anything mentioned. Thought I would go a head and create a thread. Newspaper article from The Houston Post. dated June 2, 1914. Death Resulted From Infection August Warnecke, wealthy land owner, died Monday. Anthrax poisoning, thought to have been contracted whole he was skinny a cow given a cause. From anthrax poisoning, believed to have been contracted about two weeks ago while skinning a cow, a August Warnecke, aged 69 years old, a wealthy land owner, who resided on the Main street road, died at 8:30 o'clock Monday evening at a local sanitarium. His wife, who was stricken while nursing him, is at the sanitarium suffering from the same disease. About two weeks ago a cow belonging to Mr. Warnecke was shot by some small boys who were hunting in his pasture-- The day later, June 3, 1914: August Warnecke. The funeral of August Warnecke, who died at a local sanitarium Monday evening of anthrax poisoning, will be held from the First Lutheran church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. P. V. Dyck officiating. Interment will be made in German cemetery. The following active pallbearers have been selected: George Ramin, Ed Ramin, Ernest Schelling August Schelling, Henry Schelling and William Schelling. The honorary pallbearers will be: G.H. Hermann, George Kuhlmann, Simeon Priester, J. Hahn, L. Hilldendahl, Charles Moerer, J.J. Settegast Sr., Jim KcKee, J. Remmel and Henry Tuffly. The pall--
  9. I never knew about this! The original Autry House. Very cool history here. These two Army mess shacks were moved from Camp Logan to just across Main St. from Rice's main entrance in 1919 by Rev. Harris Masterson, Jr., to serve as a community house for Rice students. Later, Mrs. Allie Kinsloe Autry gave funds in memory of her husband James Lockhart Autry, to build Autry House on the same site, which opened in 1921. 1920. Business advertisement from the publication The Rice Thresher dated November 19, 1920. The Community House Always at your service Come and enjoy a sociable hour. All kinds of eats and refreshments. Dance Wednesdays
  10. woah! Look what I found! I searched HAIF and only found one post dating back 18 years ago. Thought I would bring this to the surface with pictures! Loos like the 1950s? I know the Houston Main Street Airport was located at 9100-A South Main Street. This motel development would either have been next door to the airport, or came afterwards. We Too Can Make Friends Making friends is a lot of fun. Shaking hands with every one; hearing what each has to say. As we meet them day by day. Swapping smiles and trading cheer. Makes us happy while were here. All the joy of life depends on the art of making friends! King's Court 9100 South Main St. Houston, Texas Highway 90A & 59 Phone M25788 21 modern rooms - 18 singles - 3 doubles Every room air cooled, carpeted floors, tile showers, venetian blinds. Conveniently located to the South's finest restaurants. Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Kennedy, Owners & Operators
  11. Found it! When zoomed-in on one of the Rice University aerials you can see a small service station in the 6400-block of South Main. I found an advertisement this week. Service Stations: Gerald C. Sears Gulf Service Station 6465 South Main at University Blvd. JA 4- 0304.
  12. Apparently, this 1930s residential home was designed by Joseph Finger. Cool! Joseph Finger was such an amazing architect. 7312 Main Boulevard Joseph Finger, 1931 Finger's office designed this trimly proportioned and detailed house is a French provincial vein; the asymmetric composition and steel casement windows are distinctive '30s attributes. I can't seem to find it on Google Earth. Unless if the wealthy person had a lot of extra land, and the home sat far back from the property line. Google Earth capture dated 1944:
  13. I was browsing a University of Houston student publication and came across this cool, historic, business advertisement. The student publication is dated 1964. Does anyone recall this place? Any memories or stories to share? As you build your future - Build your home and remember us Capital Title Co., Inc. 6605 South Main Houston 25, Texas
  14. Does anyone know the address of the Cyclone Fence Division located on South Main and University Blvd? This would have been in the 1950s/1960s I believe. Looks like the address would be in the 6400 block of South Main. Different times back then! Who would have thought a fence company would be located in the heart of the TMC? George Hermann and his business partners had a complete lumber and saw mill on South Main Blvd in the early 1900s. More about that later! Cool find! Would love to know more. Does anyone recall this place? Edit: Is that house on the parcel apart of the business? Maybe a demo house to show customers? I can see the fencing material scattered around, but the house is actually not fenced.
  15. Found this cool, historic business advertisement in the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated June 8, 1955. You Want One? Sure You Do! “Do it yourself” tub enclosure No messy shower curtain They're safe- made of fiber-glass Fits any standard tub Special $39.95 You save $10 Good until June 15th Fits any standard tub Your choice of assorted colors Do it yourself – Or we will install it! Bennett Home Improvement 6706 South Main (evenings MO-4-4452) JA-4-0742
  16. Found this cool, 1969, club advertisement and wanted to share. Did anyone ever go here? Any memories or photos? ** Houston's Newest Fun Spot ** The Riverboat 7025 South Main . . . . MO 5-9159 Open 4 P.M. to 4:00 A.M. every night ** Arnett Cobb and the Mob ** Featuring The Riverboat Girls Dance 'Till Midnight Show from 12:30 A.M. * After Hours
  17. This week, I discovered a 1963 club on South Main Street called Golden Horseshoe Club. Golden Horseshoe Club Your Hosts * Edie Knight * Dee Windel * Bob Marshal Houston's newest and most exciting after hours club - 8:30 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. Featuring George Berry Trio 8330 South Main (opposite Colt Stadium in Surrey House Motel) MO 79261
  18. Very cool! I have never even heard of this business. Love finding cool, old, businesses in Houston. I found this in Rice University's yearbook called The Campanile dated 1966. Does anyone remember this place? Photographic Systems and Materials for Science and Research, Architecture, Fine Arts. George Lange & Co. Cameras 6630 South Main St. - Houston, Texas 77025 - JA 6-4311
  19. I've been researching this shopping center/retail center for a while. Thought I would create a dedicated thread for more exposure. Who was the developer? Who was the architect? Does anyone remember this shopping area on the corner of Holcolmbe & South Main? I bet someone on HAIF used to shop here. Would love to see some photos! This would have been active in the 1960s and was closed in the early 1970s. From the newspaper The Rice Thresher dated November 7, 1968: Sound Equipment 3118 Smith (Smith at Elgin) JA 6-3651 3727 Westheimer (E. of Highland Village) MI 4-7371 7227 Fondren (Next to H.M.T.) 771-5819 (Frontenac Plaza) 6800 S. Main A 6-0436 (Howard at Gulf Frwy.) 8404 Winkler MI 4-7371 (Spring Branch) 8343 Long Point HO 8-8646
  20. Today I was looking around Ebay for some historical Houston items and came across a map of Texas Commerce Bankgroup. In the directory they list all their bank locations. One location is located at 6545 South Main Street. Very famous address! Wasn't the old restaurant and club called Ye Old College Inn Restaurant and Club located at this spot? Maybe 10 to 20 years apart? I wonder if this bank was a single building or if it was apart of a retail strip center. Does anyone remember this bank? How many cool, independent, banks were located a long South Main/Fannin at the time? Banks seem to merge and get bigger and bigger. Now Chase controls everything it seems like. Also, wasn't Texas Commerce at 600 Travis at one point? Their Houston headquarters appear to be at Main & Rusk at the time. Texas Commerce Medical Bank 6645 Main St. P.O. Box 20768 Houston, Texas 77030 713/795-4222
  21. Looking for information about this cool old motel. I believe it changed hands at some point. I'm trying to research the original owner of the motel. I assume this place opened in the 1960s? Anyone recall this place? “Fountain Nocturnal” Holiday Inn Motel 10319 So. Main – U.S. 59 and 90A Coffee Shop – Swimming Pool Open Year Around Near the Texas Medical Center, Shamrock Hotel and **** ***** Restaurant. For this who appreciates the nicer ***** and ***** MO 403481. Houston's Holiday Inn Conveniently near Colt and Rice University Stadiums, Medical Center, City's Best Restaurants, Park, and Zoo. Beautiful Swimming Pool and Coffee Shop. Large Family Playground and Ample Car-By-Door Parking. Owner-Managed. 10319 Main Street (South) Phone: Mohawk 4-3481. See listing above
  22. I was researching Lovitt Commercial's new development and I came across this. I never knew there used to be a Howard Johnson Express Inn Astrodome/Medical Center here. wow!! The address was 9604 South Main Street. Cool history here!! Did anyone ever happen to stay here?
  23. I was browsing a newspaper dated August 5, 1967 and came across a cool vintage advertisement. The advertisement was for an old motel called Mitchell Inn Motel located at 10015 South Main Street. Cool stuff!! You'll See More of Houston, Texas When You Stay at the new Mitchell Inn Nearest to the Astrodome Minutes to Downtown Everything is provided for your mos pleasant stay in Houston- Luxurious and Spaces Rooms, Swimming pool, Marvelous Food, Entire Inn Centrally Air Conditioned and Heated, Many Other New Innovations and Conveniences. Write for Descriptive Folder. For Reservations Phone 713-667-9173 Low Daily Rates from $6.50 single
  24. Does anyone recall the hamburger place in the Texas Medical Center called Cliff's Grill? Sometimes written as Cliff's Hamburgers. I believe it (in broad terms) just recently went out of business after 15 years. I think Cliff's Grill was a Houston business that had 2 or 3 stores? I searched HAIF and there was at least one other store. The store in the TMC opened in 1990, but the business was established in 1978. I love burgers. Somehow, I never went to this place! How did it stack up, to let's say, Prince's or Annie's? Or how about Jax Grill or Skeeter's Mesquite Grill? Tell me about this place! Cliff's Grill After almost 15 years of service, we will be closing our doors at the end of this week. Our final day of operation will be on Saturday, October 23, 2021. We are so grateful to have had the chance to serve the community here in the medical center. Thanks to each and every one of you for your patronge, kindness, friendship, and support. We couldn't have done done any of this without y'all. There is one remaining location of Cliff's in Houston and it is located at 1822 Fountain View Dr. across from the HEB on San Felipe. IF you ever get a craving for our food-- You can visit them! Thank you again, we wish you all the best! Kindly,
  25. I'm looking for more information about the local restaurant called Kay's Drive-In Restaurant located at 7909 South Main Street. Apparently the restaurant was active in the 1960s and in 1970 the building was vacant and abandoned. I can't find anything about it so I thought I would ask HAIF. There is a neon sign that includes a woman in a dress holding a purse. I noticed the Stuart's Club Grill Drive-In Restaurant located at 8001 South Main St. also had a woman in a dress in their business designs but I (sadly) believe they are different. There is also a clock on their signage pole with a caption underneath. According to opencorporates, there was a Kay's Drive-Inn Restaurant that was incorporated in Florida in 1963. I'm not sure if that's related. Timeframe kind of matches at least.
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