native_Houstonian Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Any word on the 2 abandoned Eckerds drug stores (11th at Yale and 20th at N. Main)? The new CVS on 20th at Yale is great, but what about the 2 buildings they left behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Resurrecting this topic....I drove by the old Eckerd at 11th and Yale last night. I noticed there was no FOR LEASE sign posted. I thought I saw one there before. Does anyone know if this property has been leased? Any info?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I seen some demo'd and turned into Wachovia Banks.Others I have seen turn into AutoZone.So this might be one of those 2, or it could end up as something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheheights Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I seen some demo'd and turned into Wachovia Banks.Others I have seen turn into AutoZone.So this might be one of those 2, or it could end up as something else.There has been more than one person say that the Eckerd on Washington is being turned into Azuma. Don't know if it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I still say the Fed should rent that building to house the post office while the existing one is razed and rebuilt. The way the Heights is growing, there is a need for a new facility.I would think the WT House branch at 18th and Bevis serves parts of the Heights, but it is not open for walk-in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 There has been more than one person say that the Eckerd on Washington is being turned into Azuma. Don't know if it's true.That's the word on the street. There will be additional retail in there as well. I can't wait and I am SOOO GLAD they decided to reno rather than demo! I think it's a great building (rumor has it there is a basement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 That's the word on the street. There will be additional retail in there as well. I can't wait and I am SOOO GLAD they decided to reno rather than demo! I think it's a great building (rumor has it there is a basement).It would be great if they can save it from this: http://www.houstonrailplan.com/images/proj...shep_dur_gs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 It would be great if they can save it from this: http://www.houstonrailplan.com/images/proj...shep_dur_gs.jpgHmmm. That does look like it would cut it in 2. I love the idea of doing something about the train though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 That's the word on the street. There will be additional retail in there as well. I can't wait and I am SOOO GLAD they decided to reno rather than demo! I think it's a great building (rumor has it there is a basement).i'd have to say the "cross over" part of Durham would sure devastate the businesses in the area. Just slices up the area. seems like two separate bridges would be less invasive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 It would be great if they can save it from this: http://www.houstonrailplan.com/images/proj...shep_dur_gs.jpgHmmm... They've already started the renovation of the building and have the rendering out front. Maybe these actually cross over at the tracks just north of there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonray Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 What's an "Azuma"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hmmm... They've already started the renovation of the building and have the rendering out front. Maybe these actually cross over at the tracks just north of there... it splits the property of interest in two. this is just a bad design. just north of i-10 they have 2 bridges, why not here as well to minimize interference with the area. What's an "Azuma"? Japanese Restaurant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I've seen NEW Eckerd buildings abandoned. E.G. One near the Bellaire Triangle went empty when CVS moved to the Bellaire Triangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWSchultz Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 They just tore down the Eckerd in Clear Lake (Bay Area/El Camino - one of the red light camera intersections). The Eckerd never opened - maybe because it's across the street from CVS and one block from a Walgreens? As Nappy D would say... "IDIOTS!! GOSH!!"It will be replaced by Wachovia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 They just tore down the Eckerd in Clear Lake (Bay Area/El CaminoIt will be replaced by Wachovia. Old news Thanks anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheheights Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Azuma has a sign up on the side of the building on Durham and Washington! That's a great addition. No where in The Heights to get sushi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Azuma is really getting aggressive, and that's a great location given the shifting demographics (read: disposal income). I'll be interested to see what other joints open in the renovated plaza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Azuma is really getting aggressive, and that's a great location given the shifting demographics (read: disposal income). I'll be interested to see what other joints open in the renovated plaza.That whole area is really becoming restaurant row. Hubby and I saw a little bungalow on Shepherd the other day that seems to be a new Italian restaurant as well. I plan on driving by this weekend and seeing for sure. Went to Mak Chin's the other night and it was pretty busy despite the nasty weather. Molina's in Washington is always full at lunch as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 That whole area is really becoming restaurant row. Hubby and I saw a little bungalow on Shepherd the other day that seems to be a new Italian restaurant as well. I plan on driving by this weekend and seeing for sure. Went to Mak Chin's the other night and it was pretty busy despite the nasty weather. Molina's in Washington is always full at lunch as well...That is Segari's in the bungalow next to Mak Chins. It moved there when the old place burned down. Very good food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heightsfan Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hello All , Any word yet on 11th at Yale ? I noticed the other day some construction crews surveying the lot ?? Maybe a restaurant ? Althought it might be dry area it seems that Dry Creek is doing well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 The Eckerds at 1102 Yale before it was Eckerds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heightslurker Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 The Eckerds at 1102 Yale before it was Eckerds. Thanks for posting the picture. I pass by that every day and it's nice to see what it looked like in better times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hmmmm, I wonder when that photo was taken, Subdude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonray Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 They sign shows they are selling '58 Fords? 1957? 1959? ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 That is a '58 Ford Country Sedan (Station Wagon) on the left, and a '58 Ford Fairlane 500 on the right. It looks like it is Spring or Summer, since the trees have leaves. Is that the same building that is there now?Also, does the abandoned Eckerds on Studewood & 20th sit on the site of the old SPJST Lodge 88? I heard that the lodge was located on Studewood before it moved to Beale in the early '60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 That is a '58 Ford Country Sedan (Station Wagon) on the left, and a '58 Ford Fairlane 500 on the right. It looks like it is Spring or Summer, since the trees have leaves. Is that the same building that is there now?Yep, it is the same building that was remodeled into Eckerds. I would guess late 1957. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Good call, Subdude! Sorry, Dan, but the car on the right is a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Drove by the old Eckerds at N. Main and 20th on Sunday. They are putting on/fixing the roof and seems to be some activity remodeling the inside. Any news on this? Is it finally going to be something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 New sign on the building - "Lola" (the "o" is an orange). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 i wonder if it will be like a Jamba knock off type thing? I saw the sign earlier and that was what popped in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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