dbigtex56 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Cannot find an existing thread on this topic; if there is please merge. As reported by the Houston Chronicle in September of 2016, the Montrose Mining Company has closed. It's also rumored that the property has been purchased by the new owner of Baba Yega's and is destined to be demolished for additional parking. If so, I'm extremely disappointed. Not only is this a building that contributes to the historic architecture of the area, its history as the MMC makes it a landmark in its own right. A parking lot in this location would be an eyesore, and detract from the overall ambiance which makes this area among the most walkable in the Montrose area. Once this building is demolished, another cannot be built on its footprint, due to current setback laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Terrible news. That was the first gay bar I ever worked the nerve to enter. Probably should have started with JRs but they didn't take my ID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I hope it is not demolished. It’s architecture is important to preserve. These last historic facades are so important to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 It's a real shame because the building and footprint are really cool. That patio could be turned into something special, even for Montrose's trendy residents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 No ownership change has been made at HCAD, so it doesn't appear to be a done deal quite yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 5:15 PM, dbigtex56 said: As reported by the Houston Chronicle in September of 2016, the Montrose Mining Company has closed. Quote Owner Charles Armstrong announced the news Thursday afternoon via social media. He pointed to "changing times" and said "the concept is gone." The bar opened in 1978 and was known for its cheap drinks, large patio, barrels of peanuts and male dancers on boxes. DJ's regularly played retro dance and disco music. Armstrong says he will be working with architects and designers to create "a new concept at 805 Pacific Street that we're really excited about in the upcoming 18 months." Aside from the fact that, with the possible exception of the peanuts, the concept as described still seems pretty solid to me, it's interesting that Armstrong went from stating his intention to remodel to selling the property (if indeed it has actually been sold). I'm wondering if South Beach's closure for remodeling last month had anything to do with this, since it's obviously the jewel of his empire and would have to be a higher priority if he had to decide between two remodeling projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dguet Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It appears the building is being renovated, despite the rumors of its coming demolition. Any one know what's going on with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 *whew* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It looks to me that the roof has been redone or resealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 buildings like this make the neighborhood. Southbeach should be demoed haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Avossos- Would not break my heart. So long as it doesn't become $800,000 townhouses, with uptight residents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 3/22/2018 at 1:59 PM, dbigtex56 said: No ownership change has been made at HCAD, so it doesn't appear to be a done deal quite yet. Spoke too soon. HCAD now shows ownership transferred on 12/12/17 to 2607 Grant LLC (which is Baba Yega's address). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Little bird says it's either going to be a Hungry's or a wine bar. Which is at least kind of a shame. Why are the Houston gay bars all closing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, corbs315 said: Little bird says it's either going to be a Hungry's or a wine bar. Which is at least kind of a shame. Why are the Houston gay bars all closing? Maybe because we don’t need them anymore. People can be gay in any bar now and not get punched in the face, for the most part anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, corbs315 said: Little bird says it's either going to be a Hungry's or a wine bar. Which is at least kind of a shame. Why are the Houston gay bars all closing? This is great news. I like hungrys and wine bars. ALL bars in this area are 'gay friendly'. I am sure it will be very welcoming to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, jgriff said: Maybe because we don’t need them anymore. People can be gay in any bar now and not get punched in the face, for the most part anyway. In large part, you are correct. Grindr, etc. is the primary other accomplice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Bleh. The gay bars keep dyin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 so happy to see this building preserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I'll take it. ...please stock natural wines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I saw in Chronicle, Postino Wine cafe would be renovating and going into that space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I hit submit before I had finished- I meant to say I worry about parking. I hate for houses to be torn down for parking lots. That historic designation ends at Pacific and Crocker, only east side Crocker is included. those other houses could be at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Remodeling has started - the old patio area is gone - makes the building a lot smaller Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dbigtex56 Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 By any rational standard, this is a great improvement. Still, I'm taken aback. It's like seeing Tom Waits in a tuxedo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 11 hours ago, dbigtex56 said: By any rational standard, this is a great improvement. Still, I'm taken aback. It's like seeing Tom Waits in a tuxedo. Even Tom Waits maintained an air of the disheveled rogue when in a tux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trymahjong Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 IMO There are a kazillion restaurants in this area, it’s great and all for varietyetcetcetc but taking a gander at that newly laid sidewalk is the STANDOUT, most of the sidewalk within Avondale area abysmal. Now you can walk to a nice restaurant without stumbling on crap sidewalks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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