Sue1948

here are directory listings from the 1955 sanborn maps:

Could you tell where to get copy of this, this one is hard to read and will not transfer. Thanks!

I never saw the original Palm Center (at least that I was old enough to remember ) but I have been intrigued by the pic in the 1972 architecture guide. Two story open air retail. looks similar to a 50's-60's motel - sort of.

Can anyone describe this part of Palm Center and what stores were in there?

Funny you should ask, 2 of my friends from the '50's-'60's play a sort of nostalgia game trying to name all the stores, etc. I was there opening day, Kitirik was there, merry-go-round and you got a free cupcake that might have a Silver Dollar in it. Gulfgate was built about 59 or 60.

Saw your pic Houston Arch. I was born and raised 2 blocks from Palms Center (Schroeder) (1948-1967) and have never seen this restaurant.