editor Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The IdeaTo celebrate the love of Mid-Century Modern architecture in Houston and around Texas, HAIF is holding an MCM photography contest, thanks to Houston Mod.The subject matter is up to you. It could be your favorite MCM house, an historic MCM sign, or even a piece of furniture that catches your eye. You're the photographer -- you show us what you like.How To EnterSince not everyone has equal abilities on the internet, there are three ways to enter the contest.Post your photo in this thread.E-mail your photo to editor@houstonarchitecture.infoMail your photo to HAIF, 175 East Delaware Place, Suite 5018, Chicago, Illinois 60611The RulesThe photo must be your original work. It doesn't have to be recent, but it has to be yours.Please, no more than five entries per person.You retain the copyright to the image, however, you grant us the right to display the entries and winning image here on HAIF (how else is everyone going to see it?)Photos must be posted on HAIF, or submitted by e-mail, or postmarked by May 30, 2009.Photos from Houston are encouraged, but MCM design from anywhere in Texas and Louisiana is acceptable.The JudgingJudging is two-fold:After the entry deadline, HAIFers will be given an opportunity to vote for their favorite photo.The top five photos will be referred to Houston Mod, which will pick the winner.The PrizeThe prize is a mid-century modern book, and a membership to Houston Mod, both generously donated by the Houston Mod organization.So get out there and get clicking. Or dig through your shoebox and show us what things were really like in the middle of the 20th century. Remember, the deadline is May 30th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) 3616 Tartan Ln in Braeswood Edited April 21, 2009 by Dan the Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Here's my two submissions. They're from the Riverside area. N. Roseneath N. Parkwood Edited April 24, 2009 by JLWM8609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Great entries. Keep them coming, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Here is my first entry. To me, what says mid-century more than the atomic automotive designs of the 50s and 60s. This is the detail of a car spotted on the side of the ride on Highway 71 between Houston and Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Entry #2 - you know this one... you've seen it a thousand times but maybe not quite like this. This kind of signage is quickly disappearing but it still a not-so-subtle reminder of mid-century advertising... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Gordon House on Bluebonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenH Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 De Menil house - One of the first MCM houses in Houston, and one of the most influential. It seems like the trend here is leaning towards the more artistic side, so this one is in infrared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 This is a shot from the San Jose Hotel in Austin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Entry #4 - Bob Casey Federal Courthouse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 the big brute on 12th street - "big 3 industries" bldg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iksulul Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 my garage, both house and car built in 1960. my typewriter abandoned building, downtown houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks to everyone for their submissions, both here in this thread and those who e-mailed me their photos.I'll put them all together and start a new thread for HAIFers to pick the top five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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