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    Absolutely beautiful! Way to go Jax! I urge everyone to take a TOUR and see what a elegant place this is. The city views from atop are unreal. Even more dramatic in the evening sunset!
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    Mustang Alert! I was just informed by our 30 YR reunion comittee that there is an Austin High website! Go Mustang's! http://www.alumniclass.com/austinsrhighschool
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    I couldnt help but notice the numerous broken panes throughout. This is such an iconic building that must be saved! I would pay for a tour of the inside! Serious!
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    After giving it another glance I am not too impressed either...rats. Ironically our 30 yr reunion is coming up, unreal!
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    Answering my own question, The BK looks to be going up quite swiftly. That new street they added seems so unusual though. Hopefully developers will now realize how much of a $$$ this visibliity will do for most business's. Great prespective from 45 coming & going out of downtown. This only took what, about 30 plus years to come to fruition? Keep up the momentum and continue the progress all the way in to DT please! Out with the old in with the new! (Champagne toast)
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    That building looks like something Spock would live in. Very Bladerunner-like Maybe replicants live in it?
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    Saw it too! You beat me to it! Downtown was shown for seconds, but hilarious nonetheless. Look out for those giant giraffes peeking over your shoulders while in traffic!
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    A huge mega gas station like Racetrack gas stations have or a Bucee's (with heavy security of course)
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    I have a question. Is it only Roman Catholics that have Midnight Mass on Christmas eve?
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    Hallelueah! I finally got mine! This is a very thorough book indeed. Me like!
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    Brooklyn born - Gene Eliza Tierney 1920 Cause of death - complications from emphysema Interred beside her husband Lee
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    That is the best comments I have ever heard relating to this eyesore mall. Its so tempting to aim a rocket launcher or military-like flame thrower at it as you pass by on 59. Its a shame that Hurricane Ike couldnt have done the demo to this dump for the city free of charge. This place is a true embarassment to the city as a whole ...Ars gratia artis.
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    This time of year most Catholic Churches, Basilicas & Catedrales have the whole alter areas decorated with Christmas trees and tiny lights. Annunciation has always done a beautiful job. The scent of freshly cut trees, yes!
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    I guess if anyone is interested in documenting the construction of a Taco Cabana at this local now is the time. The sign is about to go up and palms have been added. Wish we knew where the Burger King is to be built?
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    Hilarious! They could even put up several huge silver screens to display the 80's vid's like Strawberry Switchblade's - Jolene, Cabaret Voltaire, Ministry, 9 Inch Nails, etc...... Today I was once in a Haif remind, state of mind. When I went to the RR at an office building in the Galleria area, they were playing some great background music. Yep, even a Rest room can be classy when nice music is added. It wasn't too loud just right and had a tropical St Tropez effect to it. Imagine sipping margaritas/pina colada's while cleaning up? hah! Many upscale restaurants and clubs have RR mood music. but yes, #'s @ HEB is something we can suggest to corporate HEB headquarters. lol
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    Fantastic pics! I wish I had that 56 Chevy parked in front!
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    As you drive into downtown from 288 this building looks Grand! The gables add a touch of real class & elegance! Now we look way more cosmopolitan and modern, people. High five to the architects!
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    No wonder you seemed familiar! Yes, most homes around there were built in the 1930's. Ours over by Dumble was built 1938 and made very well I might add. As mentioned on several ocassions the area always seemed to be like a Small Town USA to us. No need to go anywhere for anything but perhaps downtown and that was a big deal then. and great advice Fez! The library in the school was so tiny you could touch the ceiling with your hand. It was rumoured that cattle were once kept in there for a short time, It wouldnt surprise me.
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    So happy to hear that someone, somewhere is reaching out to assist. Maybe I need to start a petition around the area, we still can find many childhood pals that could lend a hand and provide more historical pics. I have a good one of an outdoor October Halloween Festival around 1971 with everyone partying, outdoor games and in full costumes. Got to scan of course! The main building had the classic old School glass lamps way over our heads. The ceilings were very high and windows seemed huge. While we sat at our desks you could see the blue sky outside/above, white clouds floating by and feel the nice breezes as we sat in class. Some times they tried to save energy by just lifting a window or two. Maybe we should write a book?
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    Ok, here is the response I got a few weeks ago: After completion of research, editing, proofing and printing of each individual listing, your edition will be shipped and is scheduled to reach you in late December 2008.Thank you for your time and participation in the project. Sincerely, Customer Service Department Rebecca Barker Senior Administrative Assistant Harris Connect POB 2910 Chesapeake, VA 23327-2910 T 800.877.6554 F 800.829.4142 customerservice@harrisconnect.com Web site: www.harrisconnect.com
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    Now this may seem like a silly question but by "harrassment" I assume you mean sexual harassment? and not towards females? and you are right that terrible moniker Murder Capitol of the World remained in the media and psyche for years it seemed. Is it possible that there could have been more remains in Boliver and are now permanently washed away to see by Ike? We may never know.
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    Really great that someone documented this neat little school as you did. If you can believe, the school was so tiny that we had to go to JP Henderson because this one was at full capacity in 1968. It wasnt until 69 we were able to then register at Cage. I still remember us kids sitting on those steep stairs at the entrance while mom's chatted below with teachers. The dodge ball used to pound that wall where that water fountain is. Thats where Ms Kriskie (with cat eye glasses) had the ball hit her as she sipped water. It was like the end of the world for the kid that threw it or so it seemed. Directly to the left of that fountain is where several portable class rooms stood. Sadly enough hurricane Ike wrecked this place even more. Good thing you took pictures. There once were several people on Haif that said they were part of the org that helped stop demolition once or at least have it registered as historical landmark? They seem to have vanished from Haif though? The cafeteria was where most of the other action occurred especially the plays and celebrations. We all once had to wear costumes of the solar universe. Our outfits were made of crepe paper etc. It was really camp but fun. The cooks made some of the best vegetable soup ever! Imagine it was only 15 cents!
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    I am so curious to know who designed that Bus Center? Appears to be one of Nicholas J. Clayton's works of Galveston mansions/cathedrals fame. Appears Romanesque Revival or Gothic Victorian like. Imagine what it must have been like to walk around inside and what about the interior arts wroks or murals. Wow, wow, wow.
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    the main crack-line (lol?) of the Savoy apartment building Wow that is super scary stuff Its a miracle that Ike's winds didn't topple it over. Jeesh.
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    Gotta love it! I just love the way Haifers express their complete love for the media too!
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