J.A.S.O.N. Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 They have just begun renovating this building downtown, its gutted currently. The Panama Hotel was constructed in 1912, and was so named because it coincided with the opening of the Panama Canal. At the time the building was constructed, it boasted 103 rooms with private baths, steam heat, and telephones in every room. The hotel floor plan, when viewed from above, has a distinct E shape. This unique configuration allowed every room to have at least one window. The building is a four story, poured in place and reinforced concrete frame structure, with a brick veneer facade. The parapet at the roof is constructed using a native Texas fossilized limestone. Preservation plans are for the design of 20 luxury condominums and retail space. This redevelopment project began in 2004 and is well on its way to completion. http://www.kaldis.com/panama.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 You gotta hand it to Galveston - they see old buildings for their potential, not as obstacles. Nice project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I agree good luck. They do not build them like they use to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTX Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I believe this is the one right next door to the Tremont. Which is good that they're adding more hotels to the Strand for the cruise ship passengers. I think the Tremont is the only real hotel on the Strand right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwood Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I understand that it is sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I understand that it is sold out.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>So is it completed? Do you have any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yes, its finished. I don't have any pics, but the 1st floor is a retail shop by Nevada based Hurricane Reef (a tropical themed funiture/home decor/clothing shop). The pool at the rear of the building looks nice also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwood Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 So is it completed? Do you have any pics?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Galveston has their own Multiple Listing Service that shows current properties for sale and photos. Check out www.garmls.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Galveston has their own Multiple Listing Service that shows current properties for sale and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Channel 2 spot on Galveston - The Panama while it was under construction is in one of the shots, (well part of it anyway)...http://www.palisadepalms.com/ppNewsCast7.wmv *From the Palisade Palms site* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTX Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Channel 2 spot on Galveston - The Panama while it was under construction is in one of the shots, (well part of it anyway)...http://www.palisadepalms.com/ppNewsCast7.wmv *From the Palisade Palms site*<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Woa, that news story claimed "dozens of new high-rises are being planned for the east end of the island". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Cool news clip. I am glad to see that Galveston is in a boom again and that it is moving along quite nicely. I can't wait to see what happens on the island in the next few years.And cool that the Palisade Palms are starting next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Mullen Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 This photo shows the original back bar and bar counter from the Hotel. It has been restored (somewhat) and has been bouncing around as a centerpiece for various bars on the west side of Houston, since 1994..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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