Houston19514 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I was just at the med center across the street from MCM and I saw that they have started tearing into the old department store next to the ice rink... isnt that where the old Foleys was?I think the old Foley's was gone a long time ago... isn't that approximtely where Dillard's is? The dept store next to the ice rink being torn down is probably the former Mervyn's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I think the old Foley's was gone a long time ago... isn't that approximtely where Dillard's is? The dept store next to the ice rink being torn down is probably the former Mervyn's.Yes it was the Mervyn's. Good riddance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 The store formerly housing Mervyn's at Memorial City mall was built for Lord & Taylor in 1977. Lord & Taylor closed in 1989 and Mervyn's relocated from the former Globe store across Gessner. The former Globe/Mervyn's became Oshman's until it was demolished in 2005. Lord and Taylor returned to Memorial City in a new structure on the south side of the mall in 2002 but only lasted about two years this time. That store is now occupied by JC Penny. The first Lord & Taylor at Memorial City was a handsome 1970's suburban department store. Much of its upscale detail was removed when Mervyn's took over. Recently the building was further degraded with the application of a press-on artificial stone veneer in an attempt to blend it with the rest of the redecorated old mall. It will be unfortunate for Houston to loose another piece of its retail heritage. Until recently, Lord & Taylor was known for the outstanding design of their stores. The noted industrial designer Raymond Loewy designed seven suburban stores for Lord & Taylor in the 1950's. When Lord & Taylor came to Houston in the 1970's, they opened four stores which were located at the Galleria, Memorial City, Greenspoint, and West Oaks Malls. Only the Galleria location survived after the 1980s. The present Foley's at Memorial City is a new structure which was built in the former parking area east of the former Montgomery Ward's store which was demolished and replaced with a Target store. Dillard's relocated from Town and Country Mall to the reconfigured and added-to former Foley's store at the east end of the Memorial City Mall. This 1970's Foley's was one of the early versions of the open concept department store. It originally had few walls and the departments were seperated only by fixtures, furniture, and draperies. It was very open and mod with an early 1970's molded white plastic scheme. The apartment complex is to be located east of the north-east parking garage, across the street from the mall, at the site formerly occupied by the Holiday Inn and the mini-storage facility which fronts on I-10. NORTH is up on this map: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 The store formerly housing Mervyn's at Memorial City mall was built for Lord & Taylor in 1977. Lord & Taylor closed in 1989 and Mervyn's relocated from the former Globe store across Gessner. The former Globe/Mervyn's became Oshman's until it was demolished in 2005. Lord and Taylor returned to Memorial City in a new structure on the south side of the mall in 2002 but only lasted about two years this time. That store is now occupied by JC Penny. The first Lord & Taylor at Memorial City was a handsome 1970's suburban department store. Much of its upscale detail was removed when Mervyn's took over. Recently the building was further degraded with the application of a press-on artificial stone veneer in an attempt to blend it with the rest of the redecorated old mall. It will be unfortunate for Houston to loose another piece of its retail heritage. Until recently, Lord & Taylor was known for the outstanding design of their stores. The noted industrial designer Raymond Loewy designed seven suburban stores for Lord & Taylor in the 1950's. When Lord & Taylor came to Houston in the 1970's, they opened four stores which were located at the Galleria, Memorial City, Greenspoint, and West Oaks Malls. Only the Galleria location survived after the 1980s. The present Foley's at Memorial City is a new structure which was built in the former parking area east of the former Montgomery Ward's store which was demolished and replaced with a Target store. Dillard's relocated from Town and Country Mall to the reconfigured and added-to former Foley's store at the east end of the Memorial City Mall. This 1970's Foley's was one of the early versions of the open concept department store. It originally had few walls and the departments were seperated only by fixtures, furniture, and draperies. It was very open and mod with an early 1970's molded white plastic scheme. The apartment complex is to be located east of the north-east parking garage, across the street from the mall, at the site formerly occupied by the Holiday Inn and the mini-storage facility which fronts on I-10. NORTH is up on this map: Very interesting history. But IIRC, the old Foley's was actually demolished, not reconfigured and added-to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Very interesting history. But IIRC, the old Foley's was actually demolished, not reconfigured and added-to.I thought I remember the old Foley's being gutted with the shell remaining, but I did not pay too much attention so I am probably wrong. Interesting.There used to be a big Mars Music where the target used to be. I assume it took over after Montgomery Wards closed down.You have to give Metronational props for the incredible facelift and re-branding that they pulled off. It takes a huge master plan to pull off that mall re-do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I guess I don't understand why some are dissapointed this midrise won't have ground floor retail. I'm all for a more urban Houston, but in this case there is a plethora of retail all around this complex. On top of that, it's all within easy walking distance.It seems to me that when considering the above, a developer would be crazy to not add more residents to the bottom floor. Imo, this project does not need retail at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I thought I remember the old Foley's being gutted with the shell remaining, but I did not pay too much attention so I am probably wrong. Interesting.I was surprised also, but the old Foley's building was reused. Another floor was added to the existing structure. Prehaps the open nature of the existing building aided in the ease of its reconfiguration. It was difficult to see into the construction area but I am sure the frame of the existing building remained. I remember they first removed the large bunker type planting boxes around the exterior that gave the building a below ground look and started the additions from there.Has anyone ever noticed that sometimes when a building is renovated, one wall of the existing building remains standing as to be incorporated into the new structure. The remaining wall gets cut down bit by bit and by the time the building is almost finished, the old wall section has disappeared. I have seen this happen several times: once was at the mexican restaurant on Westheimer @ Walnut Bend and another example was on South Shepherd near Westheimer. Is this some type of ploy to save money on building permits or property taxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbgriffith1 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Any ideas what's going in Mervyn's place? Or next to Panera bread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Old Navy next to Panera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbgriffith1 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Old Navy next to PaneraGross. Just what this mall needs... another low end store catering to the "north of the freeway" crowd. This mall needs to finally finish up this renovation, and hopefully put something nice in place of Mervyn's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 nordstroms or bloomies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 (edited) Gross. Just what this mall needs... another low end store catering to the "north of the freeway" crowd. This mall needs to finally finish up this renovation, and hopefully put something nice in place of Mervyn's.That's nice, quotes and all. Edited June 30, 2006 by ProHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 nordstroms or bloomies?Hopefully one of these comes in. Though, I think Bloomies will end up at the Galleria, but a Nordstorm could work well here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Hopefully one of these comes in. Though, I think Bloomies will end up at the Galleria, but a Nordstorm could work well here.I do not think Nordstroms is going to open another Houston Store anytime soon. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I wonder what will happen to the old Joe Auto shopping center, is that the location of the condo mid rise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 North of the Freeway crowd? What are you talking about? I know what you're insinuating but that's ridiculous. Personally, I love Old Navy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Gross. Just what this mall needs... another low end store catering to the "north of the freeway" crowd. This mall needs to finally finish up this renovation, and hopefully put something nice in place of Mervyn's. LOL! Take that Spring Shadows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 North of the Freeway crowd? What are you talking about? I know what you're insinuating but that's ridiculous. I actually agree, I am amazed at how little the people north of I-10 going up Gessner care about their neighborhoods. There is SO much litter on the street compare to the south end going towards memorial. The comment was fair in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I actually agree, I am amazed at how little the people north of I-10 going up Gessner care about their neighborhoods.Maybe until you get to Long Point, but after that Spring Shadows is not too bad. Its not Teal or Frost Wood, but its a nice middle class area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbgriffith1 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Maybe until you get to Long Point, but after that Spring Shadows is not too bad. Its not Teal or Frost Wood, but its a nice middle class area.Mainly by "north of the freeway" I was referring to lower-income apartment dwellers who just loiter at the mall all day and make the shopping experience for the rest of the mall patrons uncomfortable. Its too bad that there's only the Galleria in Houston if you want a nice mall with all the important stores and a low amount of loiterers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Mainly by "north of the freeway" I was referring to lower-income apartment dwellers who just loiter at the mall all day and make the shopping experience for the rest of the mall patrons uncomfortable. Its too bad that there's only the Galleria in Houston if you want a nice mall with all the important stores and a low amount of loiterers.Wow, I'm going to have to disagree with you there. I get dragged down to the Memorial City Mall about once every two weeks, and at all different times of the day. I've yet to take notice to an obscene amount of trouble making loiterers. Maybe they're all ice-skating when I go?If anything I always find the Galleria to be crowded with more loiterers from all the teenagers going there because its a "cool" place to go. Edited July 14, 2006 by Jeebus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 too bad that there's only the Galleria in Houston if you want a nice mall with all the important stores and a low amount of loiterers.You must have not been there for the All-star game (Baseball and Basketball), Superbowl Weekend, The Essence Festival, etc.The Houston Galleria is the BIGGEST target of anything touristy that has the potential to bring Hollywood celebrities to Houston, and causes a mad rush of "star-struck" fans to clog the stores, especially Neiman Marcus.It is a cirucs on those days, just seeing the people wander around looking to see if Jessica Simpson is looking at a perfume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbgriffith1 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 You must have not been there for the All-star game (Baseball and Basketball), Superbowl Weekend, The Essence Festival, etc.The Houston Galleria is the BIGGEST target of anything touristy that has the potential to bring Hollywood celebrities to Houston, and causes a mad rush of "star-struck" fans to clog the stores, especially Neiman Marcus.It is a cirucs on those days, just seeing the people wander around looking to see if Jessica Simpson is looking at a perfume.I will grant you that even the Galleria can have too many people too. But at least for the most part they're not very ghetto. I just wish that Houston could finally get a mall that poor people wouldn't want to go to. I hate it when I'm trying to park and make a quick trip to Nordstrom or wherever and all these people who don't buy anything have taken up all the spots and are clogging the stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I hate it when I'm trying to park and make a quick trip to Nordstrom or wherever and all these people who don't buy anything have taken up all the spots and are clogging the stores.That's why God invented the Valet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDTOWNeR Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Gross. Just what this mall needs... another low end store catering to the "north of the freeway" crowd. This mall needs to finally finish up this renovation, and hopefully put something nice in place of Mervyn's.Evacuees need clothes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I love Old Navy! Sheesh...*shakes head* if it was that low-end, I don't think they'd put one on Post Oak/Westheimer. The area directly north of I-10 and south of Long Point is totally Ghetto, you are right about that. Spring Shadows is really nice though, they've done a lot with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 (edited) I hate it when I'm trying to park and make a quick trip to Nordstrom or wherever and all these people who don't buy anything have taken up all the spots Well, I hate it when I have a hockey game and all these people who are buying stuff have taken up all the spots next to the rink. Hauling my gear across a mile of pavement in the summer is no fun at all. Edited July 16, 2006 by sunsets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 (edited) That's why God invented the Valet. He must be Nuevau Rich as all old money uses the Valet. Edited July 17, 2006 by Trophy Property 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ18 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Memorial City Mall dropped the Foleys name and up went Macys yesterday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I bet Sharpstown happened too.so long Foley'sLooks like the Galleria one with be the last one to linger before it ultimately dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewdog Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Check out the rendering of what the final completion will look like: Much different than the other renderings.... AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 (edited) Is this a hospital or a Vegas casino? Or an indictment of the US healthcare industry altogether? Edited November 24, 2006 by mrfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 has the new cinema opened yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Nope.Here's some news on Roger Clemen's new Sports Grill at Memorial City Mall as well as news of what will go into the old Mervin's site:..............................Mall throws curve to stall Rocket's sports grillHouston Business Journal - December 29, 2006by Allison WollamHouston Business JournalPrint this Article Email this Article Reprints RSS Feeds Most Viewed Most Emailed Roger Clemens announcing the Rocket Sports Grill last year: Site delays have changed the sign to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 has the new cinema opened yet?It opens on the 25th, this Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 It opens on the 25th, this Friday!Are you serious? I thought the person was kidding. The photo is the real thing then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Are you serious? I thought the person was kidding. The photo is the real thing then? It's real, they have a grand opening special too. An Old Navy opened up too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Are you serious? I thought the person was kidding. The photo is the real thing then? no, the photo is the memorial hermann hospital complex. atrocious isn't it? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringShadows Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Majestic Seas Aquarium - Houston, TX The proposed aquarium at Memorial City Mall will incorporate years of design and development work. The first phase is proposed to be approximately 125,000 square feet. http://www.bha-architects.com/markets/other.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) interesting location for a development such as this. IMO a mall just doesn't provide the right atmosphere. Edited September 20, 2007 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 What part of the mall is that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 interesting location for a development such as this. IMO a mall just doesn't provide the right atmosphere.The Mall of America has a great aquarium.So does the West Edmonton Mall (is it still the world's largest mall?)The Dubai Aquarium is currently being constructed inside the also being constructed Dubai Mall.In addition, I've seen at least two aquariums that were house at or near the tops of skyscrapers in Tokyo which also contained offices, and shopping malls.I think the idea is to bring the aquarium to the people, instead of making them slog out to your patch of land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I think the whole area right there is turning into the 4th downtown. Downtown, Uptown, Medical Center and now this area. Wonder what they will nickname it? Since Town Centre just describes that one devlopment some other phrase will be needed to describe that whole area of Gessner to the Beltway. Town West? I love that the one they are building in NY is located in FISHKILL NY....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 The Mall of America has a great aquarium.So does the West Edmonton Mall (is it still the world's largest mall?)The Dubai Aquarium is currently being constructed inside the also being constructed Dubai Mall.In addition, I've seen at least two aquariums that were house at or near the tops of skyscrapers in Tokyo which also contained offices, and shopping malls.I think the idea is to bring the aquarium to the people, instead of making them slog out to your patch of land.guess i'm a little leery on the quality of the place. if something is great i don't think a mall would be the best place to showcase it. if they want to do a fertitta fest, then a mall would be a perfect place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I think the idea is to bring the aquarium to the people, instead of making them slog out to your patch of land.No, the idea is to get potential shoppers to their mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 What part of the mall is that? Looks like around Target, the empty land around where the old Mervyns was. I think. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) It does look like the old Mervyn's location, but if you notice, the rendering looks like it still has the Mervyn's bld in it, and it has been torn down for awhile now. Edited September 20, 2007 by Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Nope.Here's some news on Roger Clemen's new Sports Grill at Memorial City Mall as well as news of what will go into the old Mervin's site:..............................http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/sto...7627600^1395852........................So, what happened to this joke of a restaurant???Roger Clemens' Rocket Sports Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Yeah, what happened to Raj's grill? Did it ever open? I was at MCM a few weeks ago and I wanted to see then, but I didn't have time to walk around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I thought they put something in that place already. You know, it is hard to imagine an aquarium in that spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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