Vertigo58
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here's the bldg. that had the neon fox on it...says built 1970, cemetary behind it.
Another miracle! That building will be there even after an H bomb!
Grand prize for anyone that can name year built? Still seems like it could be used but hopefully Forest Park Lawndale Cemetary will gobble it up.
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There are so just to many to recall. Sadly, most were once in great shape but that's when they only were permitted to rent to singles or couples with up to maybe one child.
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I drove by out there a few months ago. The site is now a sort of resort catering to Hispanics -- all the signs are en Espa
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On a brighter note, we won't have to hear that annoying commercial any more and that spokesperson is quite rude in public. He had a Suite at Minute Maid Park and was always very ugly & abrupt with the staff. Maybe it was the booze?
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So wait, is it gone now? Not even a shell left?
Exactly, about a month or so ago the last pieces went to city landfill.
Correction to my past additonal note: the little homes across the street past the empty fill are more like small Queen Anne homes opposed to Shotgun style. Wish I could lift up and take home before they vanish forever.
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We have long time friends that live on Santa Rosa and on Forest Hill.
I am surprised that development hasnt started removing those fine homes.
I bet when they were new (at least the 2 story Homes) they had great views of the small downtown skyline in the distance! That was one of the only good things Ike did was remove most old over grown old trees and now we have an even better view of downtown at least over off Sunnyland Oaks @ Lawndale!
The skyline is perfectly framed for us now. In the morning you can se the sun glistening off the skyscrapers and in the evening its another breath taking scene. Too awesome people! -
Didn't they put the Sterling Bank building where Canada Dry used to be?
As far as we knew Canada Dry was just a street back there and is still there.
In case anyone forgot the Valero across the frwy was a Sinclair Gas station and across the street (Dumble) was another gas station I think Mobil was removed around 1971 and replaced with a Circle K then removed for the now Eastwood Transit Ctr concrete arch. What a drag, as we used to always to see the local teen crowds hanging out in the parking lot (can still Springsteens, Baby We were Born To Run). The Circle K was so convenient as you could buy brew and slam down on the way to concerts at the then new Summit. All just a pleasant memory now.
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Forest Hill is still a very quaint, quiet place to live. More people should move there.
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Tom Cruise
Corky Romano (pathetic actor)
J Kimmel
Sandra Bernhard
Hillary Clinton (Was Ok at first but becoming very annoying for still supporting that loser)
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Not embarrassed to date myself.
I can proudly say it was:It's Now or Never - Elvis Presley!
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
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As noted my selections are mostly irritating people that media/paparrazzi has run into the ground. I don't hate any one honest.
Two more to add:
The woman in the commercial of the 2 angels sitting around up in the clouds. The blue eyed on is very unusual and strange the way she lusts after the somewhat unsuspecting blond angel. Just creepy.
The two goonish guys in the Sonic commercials, they are funny but whats the deal there.
That red hair-dyed woman in The Room Store commercials. Way too perky and annoying. Too much bright color.
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Thank you for this, from a Westbury 1978 grad! Man, the rivalry back then between Westbury & Bellaire, legendary!
Quite accurate! We even used to hear about that rivalry all the way to our side (Stephen F Austin)
I also wish I could thank my DECA teacher Ms Blaha for her encouragement and professionalism while a student in DE. She was also quite a knock out, too bad I was just a teen. Rats!
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worthy of mention:
Ashton Crotcher
OJ (throat slasher) Simpson
Pink
Duece Bigelow (actor)
John Bobbitt
Scott Peterson
Joey Buttafuco
That loud jerk from Home Makover
Simon
Whoopee Cushion
Most has-been celebs that do info-mmercials
Thank heaven for remote controls!
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We had a cop shooting in the Meridian parking lot in November. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=...&id=6529138
That area was way worse in mid 80's just like that article stated. There were many new arrivals from cities like LA and overseas where the gangs are way more organized than here. Yes, people Asian gangs exist and HPD quickly stomped out the fire before it grew that was then of course. The only somewhat reminder of Old Chintowns glory days is the still very busy Kim Son anchored there at Pierce Elevated. If you really want to see present Asian gang existance you will have to head to the newer Asian areas of ......all together gang...SW Houston.
and remember, with 6 you get egg roll.
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The old Church of St. Vincent de Paul (Was located at Franklin Ave. and Caroline Street) first mass in 1842. The church purchased a tract of land for burial purposes from the Kennedy estate. Which became St. Vincent Cemetery. John Kennedy was murdered outside of the Kennedy Corner Building in 1878. He is buried in the St. Vincent Cemetery.
Mainly Irish-Catholic, the cemetery was founded in 1853. Early French and Italian settlers, veterans of San Jacinto, Confederate and Union soldiers. (Dick Dowling) hero of Sabine Pass-Civil War, was Irish is buried there. Many were buried here in 1867 during the yellow fever epidemic. The City of Houston condemned the cemetery in 1871. The cemetery was damaged in the 1900 and 1915 hurricanes. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (1913) Present Church built 1923.
George E. Wolf Jr.
Cemeteries of Harris Co.,Texas
Wow! A real long time mystery solved!
Now here is another question what came first the Church or the school? Any dates on the adjacent school?
I recall us kids loving to run and play on the swings/slide in the far back corner under the big trees with tons of leaves everywhere. It has since been updated and moved up some if memory serves well. One thing that hasn't changed in ages is that really bland odor that permiates the air from the nearby bayou or factories? Mom said one of our uncles once lived in one of the small homes directly on the side street circa early 1940's. A miracle these houses are still there....for now anyway.
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Be sure also notice (if any left) the fine example of early shotgun homes directly behind this bldg.
Someone needs to start fixing up this historical bldg before it gets worse. Save this baby!
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Resurfacing and I am afraid it wont be the last time.
This place was on the news about a week ago. There were several church leaders from various denominations in total & serious protest of its location, etc. The story said it will be the largest in the world!? It just sounded outragious. Now Houston will be known as the place to go to get rid of your troubles. Not exactly something to be proud of is it. Whats next souvenirs? You can bet your high dollar that there are more (larger) protest's in the works. Oy vey!
Time to start snapping pics of all the hoopla.
Ok, here is one article:
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Dong Kyong Modeling Studio
That name sounds like something out of a SNL or Mad TV skit!
With my luck, once I exit Wayne Dolcefino & crew will be waiting there with cameras and a mike in my face.
Its a trip when you see the women (or Dragon Lady) go inside the door still wearing Suzy Wong dresses. Kind of cool actually.
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According to this article, there was an effort in the 1960's to clean up the cemetary. "Families of those buried here had an association once but the survivors are so far away they can no longer keep it up."
Perhaps some of those "survivors" could show up & get to work! Or at least knock on the rectory door & see what's needed. When you've set something up, post a request for volunteers. My own folks aren't buried there, but I'd be glad to help.
I always wanted to learn the whole history of the school as well as the church. I had an uncle that attended and graduated from the school back in the late 1940's and my big sis attended as a child in the late 1950's (pic at beginning of this topic). The mass was always in English/Latin and occasionally in Spanish as far as I know then or at least until the late 1960's then we started going to Annunciation down the street on Texas Ave.
It was always believed that the cemetary was strickly for clergy and sisters that devoted their lives to this specific house of worship?
I am almost certain not just anyone can be interred here. Another EE mystery!
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You are correct.
Interesting that Sears used a local architect rather than Nimmons, Carr & Wright out of Chicago, who did their first two stores on Allen Parkway and South Main.
I pasted a pic of a Sears in Mexico City still booming as if new!Exterior is still all original Art Deco. Place was packed!
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It was a God send when they closed The Silver House & Yit Ing Ho. Will never forget the day around 1981 when we (group) were walking into Yit ing and 2 big rats ran right in front of our feet. This was in the day time, noonish. Kind of made you think you were in for a real treat right.
You seldom saw any kitties around this area either. Just wondered.Yes, Old Chinatown is another Houston memory indeed. There was an older topic of the area and great links to it's humble beginnings early as the 1940's. Developers will soon mow down any remnants like the old pagoda accented brick buildings. I kind of miss the "Modeling Studio"
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Oh my God! I missed this interview.
Hope it repeats.
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I was shocked and think the adults in charge should not let kids run wild there.
Ditto! and sadly some of the parents are just as ignorant. Kids copy what they see at home. I was told by very long time patrons that alcohol was never even allowed in the past during bazaars. I recall the port o cans were even on top of graves. No use in arguing with some of the negative ones on Haif though. That section must be cordoned off somehow.
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The final removal of this theater was discussed under seperate thread under TSU or MacGregor Park topic a few months ago. Its a miracle it stood as a shell for decades?
I bet when they were new (at least the 2 story Homes) they had great views of the small downtown skyline in the distance! 
on St Emanuel, kind of gave the place "tone".
I Want to Find This MAD TV Skit
in Off Topic
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Most of the early season skits were completely insane!
Will Sasso really added to the madness. There are simply too many outrageous ones that come to mind. Perhaps check the website and email them?
I recall there was a time they allowed the public to send in ideas for new skits. I could have thought up hundreds (much inspiration from actual Haif folks)
PS, The Vancome Lady is still my all time fav!