rsb320 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 They put up a new awning on the south/Prairie side of the Hogg Palace yesterday. It's black with zebra print trim, with a fancy R printed on it. It does not appear to be in the same, larger space where a restaurant was most recently, but another smaller space on the side. 'R' anybody in the know? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 There was a sign up before advertising commercial space with a phone number, 713-225-LOFT. You could try ringing them and asking what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 That building is owned by Randall Davis, so maybe they're making an office there. Fancy R makes sense: http://www.randalldavis.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I e-mailed someone at Randall Davis asking her what type of business it was and she e-mailed me back from her Blackberry saying "It is a new business." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 I e-mailed someone at Randall Davis asking her what type of business it was and she e-mailed me back from her Blackberry saying "It is a new business." I walk by there every day, so I'll try and peek in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Interesting--I didn't know he owned this building. Saw Randalll Davis on local news recently, being interviewed down in Galveston at Diamond Beach--and I couldn't help but notice that he is quite the small man. Was it just the TV? Cuz he looked about 5 feet tall. Hmm. Now I remember the (horribly named) 'Titan' highrise that fell through. I believe it's Niche who occasionally mentions developers/architects and their size metaphors. Somehow it all makes sense, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 OMG I just peeped in. It looks like a clothing store (dress shop) with a bar! They're not open, but I'll keep checking as I walk by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 OMG I just peeped in. It looks like a clothing store (dress shop) with a bar! They're not open, but I'll keep checking as I walk by. Dean's Credit Clothing on Main is a combination clothes shop and bar, heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I made another pass. Looks like its going to be a bridal shop. The "bar" is actually just their sales counter. The thing is filled with different dresses now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) I made another pass. Looks like its going to be a bridal shop. The "bar" is actually just their sales counter. The thing is filled with different dresses now. Yes, it's a male dress maker, gurl. I think he and his State Trooper partner live in that building. Those dresses look exclusive and expensive. Edited November 19, 2009 by rsb320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Interesting--I didn't know he owned this building. Saw Randalll Davis on local news recently, being interviewed down in Galveston at Diamond Beach--and I couldn't help but notice that he is quite the small man. Was it just the TV? Cuz he looked about 5 feet tall. Hmm. Now I remember the (horribly named) 'Titan' highrise that fell through. I believe it's Niche who occasionally mentions developers/architects and their size metaphors. Somehow it all makes sense, now.He's probably a few inches taller, but yeah, he is a short guy. I must admit surprise that he'd allow himself to be filmed in a context that revealed his stature. Whether or not his ad copy or aesthetic preferences make any sense in a historical context, he's usually very diligent where image management is concerned....and yeah, kylejack, trying to get market intel out of his staff is like pulling teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claud Pipkin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) About 15-17 years ago I was on jury duty.......While waiting I was looking out the window and saw a rooftop apartment/penthouse below and to the west of the court house.....IIRC it had a main house with a round (livingroom?) attached...................I had looked this up before and seems it belonged at one time to a well know and well to do family.........IIRC I was able to find it on google maps and MSN (now Bing) maps......Now I can not........Was the building razed?......Does anyone know the name of this building and or this family?My computer crashed back last summer in a thunderstorm so I lost all my files and picture foldersIf anyone can assist me I would greatly appreciate it..........TIAClaud Pipkin Edited January 22, 2012 by Claud Pipkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Probably the Hogg Palace Lofts at 401 Louisiana. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claud Pipkin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks...........Probably is............It's been along time since I saw it........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yep, it's the Hogg Palace. There is a grass lawn on top, around the penthouse. I remember reading that the bottom floor was once a car dealership showroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I was told that Ford automobiles (probably Model Ts) where shipped "knocked-down" and assembled on the first floor of the Hogg Building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thats the first thing that came to mind. The Hogg Lofts/ Dealership penthouse. I've seen pictures of it, somewhere. Was beautiful, Spanish style. Yes, still there, was admiring it just the other day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Can probably see the terrace from Google maps satellite view .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) http://www.waymarkin...g_Houston_TexasI'm still looking for the actual penthouse photos I saw once.http://www.proctorplaza.com/pdf/norhill_historic_designation.pdf...this article, page 3, briefly mentions the "18-room bungalow" in the sky. Edited February 1, 2012 by NenaE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 The vacant retail/restaurant space is full of pianos today. My best guess is that they are being stored there while the Alley Theater is being renovated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 There is another, even more obvious, explanation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 There is another, even more obvious, explanation... A used piano store! GFR junkies rejoice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 They've been painting the trim on this building. Maybe a black baby grand piano store - that's all I saw. I'll try to get a better look today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Actually, a new piano store... Alas, not likely to spur the street scene too much... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 No matter. I welcome the diversity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 No matter. I welcome the diversity. Definitely beats an empty building. Interesting spot for high end specialty retail-ish. They have the store in the River Oaks shopping center too. I have never heard of anyone buying a new piano, maybe I run in the wrong circles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hahahahaha I love this building and glad it's not empty. I hope all the GFR fanatics go and show their support and browse the pianos even if they don't play. So random!!! I actually play and don't have a piano here so HOGG building here I come!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow, that's interesting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Apparently Forshey Piano is not selling Steinway any longer. I guess they have become too pricey for the casual piano shopper - new studio models start around $10,000 and the "mighty" Model D Concert Grand is north of $50,000 these days. I notice the new establishment is "by appointment only" too and that is probably a good location being as it is near the performing arts district. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Apparently Forshey Piano is not selling Steinway any longer. I guess they have become too pricey for the casual piano shopper - new studio models start around $10,000 and the "mighty" Model D Concert Grand is north of $50,000 these days. I notice the new establishment is "by appointment only" too and that is probably a good location being as it is near the performing arts district. Forshey liquidated their Steinway piano inventory last year and and has switched to German Schimmel pianos in Houston TX. I think both brands have always been too pricey for the "casual" piano shopper ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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