candyman Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Weingarten/Lavinghousez Mansion - Natural Burial Cemetery? Saw this bulletin over the weekend surrounding the Kuhlmann Family Cemetery. Apparently, Terry Ward is trying to buy both adjacent properties and transform everything into a "Remembrance Park". Anyone have any insider scoop? http://indigofields.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I don't know what to think about this. I thought the owner didn't want to sell the Weingarten house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 This is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Apparently Tim Lavinghousez died last year after falling off a roof, the house now is in the hands of his children. From the last HOA meeting, there was word that Terry Ward was trying to purchase the properties at $3.5 million. It is also under the impression that he has already acquired the cemetery land from the Kuhlmann family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I've always hoped that University of Houston or Rice University would eventually acquire the property, through a private donor. Similar to the Med Center's genealogy center/ previous residence. It could be used to house Houston's architectural records, students, and used as a project for historical restoration. It's such a significant structure, a fine example of Joseph Finger's residential work. Well, at least it's not being bulldozed. Yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 BOTH lots are now for sale. MLS:3932 S MACGREGOR WAY - 69,024 SF - MLS 370586494000 S MACGREGOR WAY - 205,838 SF - MLS 70593099 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsal29 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/07/historic-weingarten-home-on-the-market-after-almost-five-decades/#25292101=14 Article about it in the Chronicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/07/historic-weingarten-home-on-the-market-after-almost-five-decades/#25292101=14 Article about it in the Chronicle. Thanks to you both for the info. I've always wanted to see the interior. Those time warp pictures in the listing are interesting. Did you see the dining room table and the study's leather furniture? Didn't see any kitchen shots. Must be in bad shape. I never realized the property had such a slope. Makes sense, looks like a gully runs through those trees. Are there any restrictions on fences in Riverside Terrace? I always wondered why there was never one surrounding the property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebunny Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/07/historic-weingarten-home-on-the-market-after-almost-five-decades/?cmpid=rrhoustontx#25292101=26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I heard that Lavinghousez liked the decayed look. I was told that a relative of mine saw the inside of the mansion years ago and supposedly, there was a horse living in the mansion at the time. Can anyone else confirm that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlydays Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Very interesting to see the interior pictures..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 As appealing as it sounds to have someone buy up and restore it to it's former grandeur, it is a goner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 As appealing as it sounds to have someone buy up and restore it to it's former grandeur, it is a goner. Is this a fact or speculation based on Houston's past tract record? pun intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 No I don't have insider information. A lot of the prospective buyers seem intent on tearing it down, though, and I won't get my hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 yeah... that will be a hard one to take. I could see the house staying, and the back part sold for development, though, and maybe the side lot too. It is listed as two separate lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 BOTH lots are now for sale. MLS:3932 S MACGREGOR WAY - 69,024 SF - MLS 370586494000 S MACGREGOR WAY - 205,838 SF - MLS 70593099 The two lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 http://www.garygreene.com/homes/TX/HOUSTON/77021/3932_South_MacGREGOR/13170593099/index.html ...ok. Here's the listing for 3932... is that house also part of the original Weingarten estate? On the market at the same time as the huge house. Does anyone know it's story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) http://www.garygreene.com/homes/TX/HOUSTON/77021/3932_South_MacGREGOR/13170593099/index.html ...ok. Here's the listing for 3932... is that house also part of the original Weingarten estate? On the market at the same time as the huge house. Does anyone know it's story? Looks like it was bought by George Guy Lavinghousez in 1986. It was built in the early 50's. Shows a cracked slab. Has a pool, but that was filled in a while ago, per GoogleEarth. Has a driveway entrance off of Roseneath. Concerning the two properties, it would be nice to see the land bought as a package deal and then sold, in sections. The land deals could fund a restoration of the Weingarten estate, with the front estate view left alone. The overall space would be condensed. Yet, it would still be a nice piece of property. And, at least the main residence and garage apartment would survive. Wishful thinking on my part. The appraisal records list the 4000 S. MacGregor Way residence as Superior Quality. I've looked at a lot of appraisal records. I've never seen that description. The condition is listed as very poor. Under extra feature - cracked beam - crawl space. Edited July 25, 2014 by NenaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 And the development of that family cemetery property next door that might be an issue. It should all come to a head fairly soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 And the development of that family cemetery property next door that might be an issue. It should all come to a head fairly soon. I believe those graves were moved. Can someone confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The Weingarten mansion has been sold. The buyer's identity hasn't been revealed, but supposedly, the buyer is going to restore the property.http://houston.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/08-08-14-sold-historic-weingarten-mansion-gets-a-buyer-will-property-be-restored/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The Weingarten mansion has been sold. The buyer's identity hasn't been revealed, but supposedly, the buyer is going to restore the property.http://houston.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/08-08-14-sold-historic-weingarten-mansion-gets-a-buyer-will-property-be-restored/ That's great news if true, JM. There are architects in Houston who specialize in renovating and restoring historic residential property. They have also executed sensitive and appropriate additions. I hope this is the case for the Weingarten mansion. It is a stately structure in need of a little TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I used to ride my bike in front that property and dream about owning it. Darn, now is my chance. I need to go buy a lottery ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It's already sold (or under contract, at any rate). There was a brief blurb in the Chronicle on the 8th stating that the unnamed buyers are native Houstonians and that they intend to restore the property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I've driven by that house so many times and I've always wondered who owned it. Love that house! Nice to hear someone is restoring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The buyers of the Weingarten home have been revealed. They will restore the home and expand the kitchen.http://swamplot.com/buyers-will-restore-weingarten-mansion-expand-kitchen-call-it-home/2014-09-02/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Whoa... a UH alumnus, nice. Hopefully, the remodel and restoration will complement the original design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9075 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 This is good news, and I hope the owner's plans come to fruition. David Bucek does great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 This just aired on Channel 2's 10pm newscast: http://www.click2houston.com/news/historic-houston-mansion-misses-near-demolition/27846828 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsal29 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Information about the cemetery on the grounds.... http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/sarnoff/article/Abandoned-cemetery-to-come-out-of-the-shadows-6612957.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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