sevfiv Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks, Ricco. I can't believe it's actually happening after all these years.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just read on swamplot that both structures are going down. An absolute pity that they're tearing down the Old Ben Milam hotel.Kinda' makes me wonder how long the detention/jail is going to survive in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Did Bells & Whistles Cafe ever actually open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 It existed, for a little while. Bad reviews. http://www.yelp.com/biz/bells-and-whistles-cafe-houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 I was looking at the map and noticed that building just north of this property is a "Private Facility Contract Monitoring/Oversight Division - Intermediate Sanction Facility." The goal of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which this is under, is to "...promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime." Who would have thought they're the ones who truly started off this east downtown residential boom I doubt Fingers wants this to be advertised much. Then again, people who move into places like this are in a sense residential pioneers and probably don't care. http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/unit_directory/xm.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Well, today was the day they demolished the Ben Milam Hotel. Fairly light turnout compared to some other demolitions, but it didn't seem to have as high a profile. Kind of a shame they couldn't make some use of it, it only takes up about an eighth of the site. Here is the video I took. Before. What is left of the sign on the north corner. Looking down Preston St. afterwards. Edited December 9, 2012 by YakuzaIce 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/convention-district-makeover/"It will also feature 20k SF of retail on Texas Avenue.""He expects to break ground in March, and construction will take 18 months." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Wanted to give yall an update picture of the removal of the old Ben Milam debris from the site. This was taken on Thursday. It is just about all gone now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) 500 Crawford is what they are calling it on their website Edited May 3, 2013 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 They are finally tearing up the road in between this development and Minute Maid Park to install these water lines: Â Â They are also laying down new dirt all around the property. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 thanks. really looking forward to seeing this part of downtown come to life in the next 5 years or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arndthwrld82 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Has this development started going up yet or are they still doing site work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Has this development started going up yet or are they still doing site work?From what I can see, still looks like site work, no visible structure yet. I hope this project doesn't get scrapped for financial reasons. This was going to be a game changer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I was staying at a hotel next to it and there were men digging holes as if they were going to start the foundation. So I think think one is a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's canceled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Why do you say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Why do you say that? Just a reactionary passive way for him to revive a topic out of his curiosity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's canceled?sure is. now go away. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 sure is. now go away. Made me chuckle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Passed by Minute Maid on Friday and there was dirt being moved on the site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 That pic reminds me of Allison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 That pic reminds me of Allison. The mud wreslting champ from La Porte in the mid-90's, you knew her too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The mud wreslting champ from La Porte in the mid-90's, you knew her too? No I think he's talking about my dumpster diving ex. Although, now that you mention it I am reminded of the mud wrestler, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 You're both wrong guys, CLEARLY the pic reminds him of Allison Scagliotti of Warehouse 13 fame, seeing as to how its an image of a large wet spot with the reflection of a big spire in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 You're both wrong guys, CLEARLY the pic reminds him of Allison Scagliotti of Warehouse 13 fame, seeing as to how its an image of a large wet spot with the reflection of a big spire in it. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Cant wait for this and Hines residential to go up, really gonna be game changers for Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes it will help bring the retail and restaurants downtown. Exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 This will help us become a world class city. An alpha city. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The fastest growing city in America, the top city for job creations and worldwide media attention............I believe it is on its way to becoming a world class city. It seems that the pace is growing each passing month.  By next year I would not be surprised to hear of skyscrapers off I-45 going toward Galveston. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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