rsb320 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It's going to echo like crazy in there.On another note, the Days Inn in the background has never looked better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 You should scan and post it. Well, it has taken me over two months to scan the postcard I mentioned and post it here. In fact, the building on the post card is not the Franzheim building but the 1908 building that was on the corner of Fannin and McKinney. I do not know who the architect(s) was (were) but the building reminds me a great deal of Union Station on the corner of Crawford and Texas (Warren & Wetmore, 1909). Note the reverse of the post card has writing and a postmark date of June 18, 1909 - almost exactly 100 years ago. It is a shame that both of theses buildings will have been lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Found these on Youtube, July 7th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Does anyone know where I can find a floorplan for the new Y online? I know they have them displayed in the lobby of the current one, but was just curious if someone found it online. Edited July 13, 2009 by Daniepwils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Walked past the front of the new Y going up. The glass looks nice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) That looks pretty sweet.When I drove by earlier, the Village people started playing in my head. I just hope it's a one time deal. Edited January 26, 2010 by ricco67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Taken by Flickr clumsylady on Jan. 28 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 wow...that seems quick. Is that what it looks like in person too? Looks old and ugly already. maybe it's just a bad angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Pretty ugly... perhaps their budget limited the design possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Yeah, major architectural downgrade in my book... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'm having to think it's the angle...? I mean, the drawings looked pretty good. What happened?Does anyone have any street-level pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 i think part of the reason it looks bad is b/c the first floor still has some construction covering and we're looking at it from above. i bet/hope it will look better from street level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well it's not shy about telling you what it is. I think that it might be pretty nondescript without the giant letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Update from the Insite Blog: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QseH-QYr-Kk/S8-2v9EQpjI/AAAAAAAAmZg/_sMgwWHcv-0/s1600/ymca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7012629.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+houstonchronicle%2Ftopheadlines+%28chron.com+-+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+FeedfetcherA hot sendoff before the move to the new building?anyone have pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttuchris Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I was just reading about this on Swamplot. A little off topic from the fire, but does anyone have any pictures of the interior of this place? All I can find are exterior photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) I went for a trial workout a couple times. I wanted to sign up for a membership and get some photos of the inside before they switch over to the new facility but I haven't gotten around to it yet.Edit: Also, I haven't thought of a way to take photos without people thinking I'm a creeper taking pictures of people working out. Edited May 20, 2010 by kylejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Edit: Also, I haven't thought of a way to take photos without people thinking I'm a creeper taking pictures of people working out. Work out wearing this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Not sure if this has been posted, but here is their official development update flickr account... http://www.flickr.com/photos/ymcahouston/sets/72157616181094569/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 As of yesterday: Photlitherland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I read that the YMCA is changing its name to "The Y", although the new logo still has "YMCA". Will they have to change the windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I read that the YMCA is changing its name to "The Y", although the new logo still has "YMCA". Will they have to change the windows? Kinda funny that the letter they are going with is "Y". When I think of the Y unfortunately I think of all the gross old men who inexplicably hang around naked in the locker room. Especially at the downtown one, it's not near as bad at the northwest Y where we go now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 New building on Pease is set to open todayhttp://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/7208254.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I took a tour the other day and it looked pretty nice. I'm going to go sign up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 So can we begin a protest to save the old Y now????? How dare we put such an historical treasure on the chopping block!! Maybe it could be converted into a hotel of some sort??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 So can we begin a protest to save the old Y now????? How dare we put such an historical treasure on the chopping block!! Maybe it could be converted into a hotel of some sort???I don't think that Chevron is in the hotel business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 they were talking about incorporating the facade into the new building, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 It's really remarkable how much visual cohesion is in this place now that the old brown bldg is gone. It was a lost cause the moment the Humble tower garage was designed.To the south it's flat opennes is juxaposed by the spectacular rise of the monumental vertical scale of the Kellog tower, to the west the pooling steps of the Continental tower bleed towards it beset upon it's modest illsion of an octagonal tower, and to north the the Chevron tower's existing build outs have now become placeholders framing the openness. Across the street, the oldest neighbor, the Exxon Garage looks less tarnished. It's terrazzo and mesh panels now find common architectural language with it's other modern neighbor's application and joinery of sterotomic and techtonic materials.This potential high-rise is going to be a very, very nice centerpiece(maybe even trophy) regarding it's site and presumably a hidden jewel amongst flanking giants. I foresee another tower like the Chevron tower (which itself is a architectural blend of 1400 Smith and the Exxon Tower), there's just too many good looking neighbors to not try and blend in.Also in a later post I'll contend with those who can't see the forest for the trees in regards to the new YMCA design.spot on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 spot on, as in you agree with what his observations, or spot on as in what he has foreseen is actually going to happen? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 elnina999 has added a photo to the pool: 808 Pease, Houston, TXThe best workout facility inside The Loop! At YMCA you belong to a community of men, women and children who strive every day to be healthy, confident and connected. Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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