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my garage, both house and car built in 1960.

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abandoned building, downtown houston

my house was built in 1960---the area that was acid stained was originally covered with linoleum and later with tile. Upon ripping out the tile, we discovered a layer of black mastic. After removing the mastic, the floors were floated with a fresh layer of concrete. These were the results:

I do think there is a market for good well done, well priced mods like this one. While the more expensive Meyerland/Memorial Bend/Braeswood ones are great, a lot of the mod-appreciative audience is younger and can't afford the $400K+ jobs.

I'm 25 and I'm in the process of restoring a house just up the street from this one. I think you will be seeing more and more young, first time buyers who appreciate the mod style buying in areas like Sharpstown.

I have heard so many stories about the Robinson House in Quail Valley. There are some really wild stories out there about this house. I don't know what is true and what is fiction. One thing I do know, it is a beautiful Mid-Century Mod. Does anyone out there have a Robinson House story?

Recent article on renovations.

This is the story I heard about the house. It was owned by Dr. Hampton Robinson. He owned all of the land that would one day become Quail Valley. This was the families' country home. A few years after the house was built, Mrs. Robinson was found dying of a gunshot wound, the gun by her side. Dr. Robinson closed the house and never returned and that it has sat empty all these years. After his passing, the estate was tied up in heirs. I believe the current owner, Adam Dewalt Adams is Dr. Robinson's grandson.

A few years ago, my friend and I hopped the fence and had a peek in the windows. It was amazing! Beautiful terazzo flooring! The bathrooms had glass walls, with a brick outer wall for privacy. The living room had sliding glass walls that opened to the pool. It must have been quite a place in the sixties. It was really sad to see that it had been so neglected. I hope Mr. Adams gets his act together and gets the home up to code before the city destroys it.

It has also been rumored that there is a bowling alley somewhere inside..

I wonder if HoustonMod has caught wind of the possible destruction of this incredible house?

I drove by the home today with the intention of taking some photos, but it was pouring down rain so I kept going. The home can be seen from the street behind the over grown bushes, and you can see a pile of dirt along the fence that must be over 20' tall. The home looks big enough to be the club house for the country club.

Here is a sky view of the compound.

if you walk around back onto the golf course you can get some clear shots as there are not any shrubs there.

I have heard so many stories about the Robinson House in Quail Valley. There are some really wild stories out there about this house. I don't know what is true and what is fiction. One thing I do know, it is a beautiful Mid-Century Mod. Does anyone out there have a Robinson House story?

I grew up just down the street from his house and as a child I was always facinated by it. It was abandoned all throughout my lifetime yet the house remained kept up (grass mown every week, alarm system active (kids were always breaking in), etc...) One time I even thought I noticed some new, modern AC units appear on the side of the house. Obviously this house was placed in some sort of a trust and was able to be kept up to a certain extent. It sits on the largest lot in the subdivision and really is an expansive house. It always had a really erie feeling though, frozen in time. Funny thing is, I've asked people over the years who were familiar with Quail Valley and no one ever seemed to know what the story was with this house; rumours had always circulated about possible underground bowling alley and alleged murder/or suicide/ or death that took place inside, but nothing concrete. This always amazed me that no one could ever provide any factual information on the home.

Recently however, life reappeared at the house and some new residents have moved in. I just assumed a family member of the original owner (Mr. Robinson I assume?) as I don't think the home was ever offered for sale. Renovations seem to be taking place, the new residents have added some sculptures to the grounds, spot lighting, and what seems to be an enclosure for large animals (i think). Sounds strange and facinating but that's to be expected from such a cool mysterious house.

Sorry not to offer the answer to your question, just thought I'd contribute what I could. I'd love to one day hear the story as it happened.