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While browsing the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated July 29, 1964 I came across a cool, old business advertisement. Does anyone remember this restaurant in Willowbend/Westbury? Lenoard's Famous Pizza Family Style Restaurant Come As You Are If you have tried he rest now try the best! *Pizza *Spaghetti *Ravoli *Chicken *Sea Food *Sandwiches *Oyster Bar Dining room – orders to take out closed on Monday. Lenoard's Famous Pizza 11107 S. Post Oak / PA 3-4880

Does anyone remember this local Chinese restaurant? I don't think the building is there anymore? From the newspaper Jewish Herald-Voice dated October 13, 1977. Mon Ley Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Cantonese cuisine Private Parties * Buffet Lunch $2.69 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner from 5 p.m. 10716 South Main (between 610 & Willowbend) 666-5069

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

Business advertisement dated 1966. Houston Cigar Division of Havatampa Cigar Corp. and Cigarette Vending Corp. (Formerly Monarch Vendors) Havatampa and Tampa Nuggets 4154 W. Bellfort Houston, Texas 77025 MO 702481 2/15 cent plus tax

Does anyone remember this boat storage business a long South Post Oak in Willowbend? I believe there is a Harris County Flood Control development there now? Newspaper advertisement dated June 5, 1963. Marina Catalina Safe Boat Storage *Individual stalls *Wash down slab *Electricity *Water Willowbend Post Oak Rd. Area 11000 So. Post Oak Rd. Houston, Texas Day Phone CA 2-7324 Night Phine MO 4-0524 3

Found this advertisement in the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated February 8, 1961. Does anyone on HAIF recall this place? It's a niche market, a beauty salon, so maybe nobody is familiar. Maybe someone, out there, has memories of this place! Well known in this area . . . . We are happy to announce Lela Strubblefield Has joined our staff Lela invites all her friends & patrons to come in. MO 7-1608 Mardra's Beauty Salon 11303 Craighead (off Willowbend Blvd.)

I was browsing the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated April 13, 1960 and came across this business advertisement. Does anyone remember this? Looks like it was yet another light-industrial development a long South Main and Willowbend. I believe a restaurant was eventually located here, but I'm not sure of the decade. Maybe the restaurant went in when the warehouses were demolished? Auction Sat. April 16th, 10 A.M. / Sun. April 17th, 10 A.M. Thousands of dollars new and used air condition units; complete contents bar-b-que stand and cafe including building; new and used radios; outboard motors; hardware; hand and power tools, marine paint; power lawn mowers; cabinets; lawn furniture, appliances. Inspection Thurs. and Fri., April 14, 15, 10 a.m. To 5 p.m. Edw. B. Fabacher Auctioneers Col. Joe T. Presswood FA 3-9453 / CA 2-7546 / JA 9-5318 O.K. Air Conditioning Co. 10702 So. Main St. Houston, Texas To the Highest Bidders / Lots to Suit All Buyers

Does anyone have experience with the senior living memory care facility? I believe this was once called Autumn Leaves but since changed hands? This memory care residential living could come in handly for me in the next 10 to 20 years. I wonder how this stacks up against other memory care, assisted living, and senior living options around town. Although, with the way things are going, I'm sure most children have their ederly parents live with them to save money. I believe senior care is expensive! Although, professionals might do a better job than the kids playing nursing. Thanks Website: https://www.theheritagetexas.com/senior-living/tx/houston/w-bellfort-ave/

wow!! I found the first located of the WCC! Cool history here. I wonder if anyone on HAIF knows about this place? Who was the architect? From the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated December 5, 1956: Here's How New Country Club Will Look. Groundbreaking For Willowisp Country Club. The first step in realization of the dream of two men from the Southwest area will take place Friday, December 7, at 2 p.m. On vacant acreage on South Willow Drive, in Willowbend. “We break ground for the Willowisp Country Club Friday”, Sam Dobyanski and his partner G.G. Simoneaux announced. The duo's plans for a $175,000 family type country club to serve the area of Willowbend, Westbury, Meyerland, Southern Oaks, Braes Oaks and Ayreshre, come of the drawing board and into construction immediately. The country club will include a seine dining room with a view of the terrace and swimming pool that will serve a night club on the weekends. The partners said there will be a cocktail bar, a magnificent swimming pool and a teen age recreation center with soda fountain, a snack bar and a jute box dances for afternoon and evening. Wading Pool. There will also be a kiddie wadding pool and play-ground area. Mr. Dobyanski, a resident of Willowbemd is a member of the the Bellaire Lions, and owns his own business, the Atlas Brace Co., 513 Richmond Avenue, where he has been located since 1950.

I was reading the newspaper The Bellaire Texan and found some old pharmacy advertisements. Willowbend Pharmacy located at 10707 South Post Oak Road / MA 3-2200. Does anyone recall this place? This was when they had "druggists" that actually mixed the medicines together? Looking on Google Maps, this is where the current O'Reilly Auto Parts store is? April 25, 1956: August 10, 1960: "The Pill Wagon" December 5, 1956: Looks like the drug store also had a toy department with trains! Just how big was this place? Seems like it was the size of a current Walgreens or CVS?

Does anyone recall this local food market on Willowbend by the train tracks? Looking on opencorporates, the company incorporation date is March 30, 1982. The owner (or agent) was Jeffery A Mosshart. So this was just a small food-based convenience store? It was then replaced by a U'Tote'm Convenience Store?

I was reading the newspaper The Jewish Herald-Voice dated February 6, 1964 and came across an apartment listing for Greenwillow Apartments located at 10825 Greenwillow Street. Crazy to see a 1 bedroom apartment going for $112.50. In present day, I'm sure it's 7 times as much! For the same apartment, just upgrading plumbing pipes, etc. Greenwillow Apartments 10825 Greenwillow / Apply Apt. 11 New . . . 1 and 2 bedroom apartments 2 full Baths - Spacious Walk-in Closets - All Electric Kitchens - Centrally Air-Conditioned - Individually Controlled Apts. - Drapes - All Utilities Paid $112.50 up / For information phone PA 9-1971

I was reading the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated January 21, 1959 and came across a grand opening article and business advertisement for Stella Link Pharmacy No. 2 located at 4122 Willowbend Blvd. Stella Link Pharmacy was owned by J.L. Drake and manager for Store No. 2 was Jim Wilson. Does anyone recall this place? Was it in a retail strip center or was it a dedicated building? Share your memories!! This is awesome piece of history!! New Stella Link Pharmacy Opens On Willowbend Stella Link Pharmacy has opened its new second unit Stella Link Pharmacy No. 2 - at 4122 Willowbend Blvd. - with Jim Wilson as the manager and pharmacist. Mr. Wilson, who lives in Bellaire at 4808 Welford, is a graduate of University of Houston and will be welcoming old friends this week during the Grand Opening of the new pharmacy. There will be five big days of special introductory bargains, with registrations taken for two--

I was browsing the newspaper The Bellaire & Southwestern Texan dated November 20, 1974 and came across a full-page business advertisement for Car Parts, Inc. located at 10224 South Post Oak Road. Where exactly was this? Was there a small retail center at the corner of South Post Oak and West Bellfort? Or maybe where the "fast food park" currently is? Where Jack In The Box, Taco Bell, and Long John Silvers are located? Does anyone recall this place? Awesome to see a smaller car parts company! Now days, it's all 2 or 3 national retailers. O'Reilly Auto Parts, AutoZone, or Pep Boys. Was Car Parts, Inc. founded in Houston? Or better yet, in the area of Meyerland/Westbury/Willowbend? What's the history of this place?

Earlier this week I noticed a plan review permit was pulled for an awning replacement. This is for Pine Terrace Apartments located at 3901 Omeara Drive. I wonder who was the original developer and in what decade was this complex built? Has to be somewhere between 1960s and 1980s. Maybe a decade left before the complex is demolished and replaced for something taller, to hold more people? If the 500-acre TMC BioPort gets built, there is a high chance of redevelopment here.

0.93 Acres and a 2,680 SF building up for grabs. My take, that fits the immediate area? More fast food. Loopnet listing: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/10232-S-Post-Oak-Rd-Houston-TX/28215669/

I'm researching the developer and architect for this old garden-style apartment complex. This is located on the west end of Willowbend Blvd. Appreciate any information and knowledge anyone has. Does anyone have any memories of this place? Probably has been around for 40 years? Website: https://www.regalpointetx.com/

I was browsing the newspaper Jewish Herald-Voice dated September 8, 1977 and came across a full-page business advertisement for Al Kaplan's Carpet City located at 10421 South Post Oak Road. Does anyone recall this place? Didn't a Mexican restaurant used to be housed in the same lease space of the strip center? Was it Los Tios before they moved to Meyerland on Beechnut? 1977 wasn't too long ago, did anyone personally know Allan Kaplan and family? Bigelow Evans Black Cabin Crafts Monticello Armstrong Tile Congoleum Tile For Residential and Commercial Use

I was browsing the newspaper Southwestern Times dated July 31, 1952 and came across an article and business advertisement for Idlewood Kennels located at South Main Street & South Post Oak Road. Idlewood Kennels Open Dog Hotel The most modern dog kennels in America will be opened formally Sunday when Idlewood Kennels, on South Main where Post Oak road ends-ends into the main thoroughfare, opens its doors to the public. The opening will be on the 49th anniversary of the original Idlewood Kennels, which were the most modern in America before the Houston edition of the famous dog hostelry was founded by Leo Schelver, son of the founder of the original Idlewood Kennels. Houston’s newest and ritziest hotel for dogs is the last word in comfort for the pampered canine. It has air conditioning, all-tile stalls with running water and individual faucets, a beauty parlor for dogs where a pooch can get anything from a manicure to the fanciest poodle-doo. The founder is Leo Schelver, of Atlanta, GA., one of the nation’s best known dog handlers. The manager is Robert Hermanson, formerly of Detroit, Mich., who majored in animal husbandry at Michigan State. You Are Cordially Invited to Our Formal Opening Sunday August 3 Located 1.7 miles south of South Main underpass, we offer the finest appointments and services in the South • Air Cooled and Air Conditioned • All Glazed Tile Walls in Each Kennel • Running Water in Each Pen • Individual 25 Foot Runs • Completely Equipped Tile Kitchen where all food is prepared • Large Completely Equipped Beauty Parlor No Sick Dogs Accepted Nationally Famous in Atlanta Since 1903 Idlewood Kennels, Inc. South Main at Post Oak Road Houston, Texas MO-0630

I was looking at the 1950 Sanborn map and came across Smith Monument Co. located at 10001 South Main Street. Their industrial campus was located at the intersection of South Main Street at Old Main Street Road. A classic intersection for sure!! The campus had 3 buildings, including an office, pump house, and a factory building. I'll see if I can find the campus on Google Earth a bit later.

I was reading the newspaper The Bellaire & Southwestern Texan dated December 11, 1968 and came across a business advertisement for The Egg House located at 11216 South Post Oak Road. What's the story with this company? It would be hard to believe, in 2023, there would be a retail store that only sold eggs. Did the sell dairy as well? Milk, cheese, or yogurt? Looks like the eggs came from Lindsey Farms. The farm, and retail headquarters was located at 11216 S. Post Oak. I know they had a smaller retail store down the block at Willowbend and South Post Oak. I believe they had a total of 7 or 8 locations across the city. I would love to hear more about this company. Information about the farms and the Lindsey family. The Talking Hen Says: "This offer is made to invite you to try our Farm Fresh Eggs" (Sold only in 3-doz. cartons) Announces: Special Offer Bring Discount Coupon For: 3 Dozen Grade "A" Large Eggs for $1 Lindsey Farm Eggs are Farm Fresh, produced on Purina Feeds, delivered direct from the farm to our tore; are best quality available, and are backed by a Money-back Guarantee. If you want quality and freshness in eggs - at economy prices - redeem this coupon at Lindsey Farms Egg House, 11216 S. Post Oak. (Look for Red & White Checkerboard Sign.)

I was reading the newspaper The Bellaire & Southwestern Texan dated January 9, 1974 and came across a business advertisement for Harlow's Honey Fluff Donuts located at 10423 South Post Oak Road. Does anyone recall this donut shop? Their donuts seem delish! Advertising "honey fluff" donuts. Looking on Google, this appears to have been located where Cue's Burgers is. wow!! Que's Burgers has been there for over 20 years? I can imagine once Harlow's Honey Fluff Donuts moved out, Que's Burgers moved in. Anyone know the story? Mention this ad for Threebee Special Buy a dozen - get three free Harlow's Honey Fluff Donuts 10423 S. Post Oak 723-7819 (Across from A.J. Foyt) World's Best Donuts

I was browsing the newspaper The Bellaire & Southwestern Texan dated December 22, 1965 and came across a business advertisement for Snowflake Donut No. 12 located At 10545 South Post Oak Rd. Does anyone recall this chain or donut stores? Or remember this particular location a long South Post Oak? Did Snowflake Donut really have 12+ locations across town? I wonder if Shipley's eventually bought them out? Their ad mentions "across from post office" does that mean there was a post office on South Post Oak near the present-day Krogers? Looks like it would have been where the infamous Meyerland Collision is located at 10532 South Post Oak. That is news to me! 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. Snowflake Donut No. 12 24 Varieties of Donuts Delicious Hot Coffee Order By Phone PA9-1838 10545 S. Post Oak Across From Post Office

I was browsing the newspaper The Bellaire Texan dated August 17, 1960 and came across this advertisement for Willowbend Dairy Mart located at 4101 Willowbend Blvd. Interesting to note that the business name and address is spelled with 2 words without spaces. Willow Bend Diary Mart and 4101 Willow Bend. Might be the publication print rather than the business incorporation? Did anyone ever eat here back in the day? I'd love to hear some stories. What were the surrounding businesses in the area? Any race tracks near by? The prices on this food is incredible! 22 cent Hamburgers, or 5 for $1? That's just madness! Willowbend Dairy Mart MO 5-4511 / 4101 Willowbend Look!! -New Prices- New Management Offers . . . Malt-Shakes 18¢ Hamburgers 22¢ each (5 for $1.00) Doubleburgers Each 35¢ (3 for $1.00) Two Patties – ¼ Lb. Beef Try Our Other Items: Hot Dog With Chili Frito Pie Fish Wich Grape and Orange Flush Coke – Root Beer Frosted Drinks Barbecue On Bun Bunchee Dog French Fries Sundaes – Cones Banana Splits Floats – Dip Tops

I was browsing the newspaper The Bellaire & Southwestern Texan dated May 10, 1972 and came across a business advertisement for Willowbend Florist located at 4040 Willowbend Blvd. Looks like this was located at site of the present-day BestCare EMS Ground and Air Ambulance Services. Did anyone ever go here? Any pictures you can share? Tell Mother you care with our Bunch-of-Love This warm, wonderful collage of long-lasting blooms say lovingly "I'm glad I'm yours." Knowing you care is what Mother wants most on her day. Nearby or many miles away, we'll guarantee delivery almost anywhere in time for Mother's Day. The Bunch-of-Love is available in three sizes, $10, $12.50, $15. Floral Wire Service Willowbend Florist 4040 Willowbend 668-0565