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If it was Gulfgate, in the 1970's, it was either in Sakowitz or Joske's stores. Dillard's replaced Joske's in later years, eighties, maybe.

The Simms Estate was featured in a research article, in the Houston Country Club Place Newsletter. It had many great local history articles of that particular area. And nice photographs. You could read the articles on-line at the HCCP newsletter site. I recently tried, and could not access the information, anymore. Maybe they will publish the material. It's really great research data. I wrote the elected officials about the information, never got a reply. I had no idea that large estate stood on that property. I grew up passing by it, and visiting a relative in HCCP. I also was never aware of the mansion overlooking the bayou, on Pasadena St. Wish my grandmothers were around, to ask, or my great Uncle Curtis. They date back to the area, as far as 1910, at least. One of our old family houses (sold years ago) sits across from TelWink grill. Old letters talk of the building of the Electric Railway to Galveston.

I find that neighborhood extremely fascinating! Such history and great architectural contributions. Someone really needs to research and document it's history, for posterity. Joseph Finger ~one of my favorite Houston architects.

I can't respond to that other Gulfgate topic, it's locked. So I will write my reply here...Very good memory about the Cinema bathrooms. I had forgotten about the sinks in every stall. That was a beautifully designed movie theater. As a child, I always wanted to go to that one, instead of Park Place or Broadway theaters, with grandmother. Of course now, I can appreciate their beautiful design, as well. Welcome to HAIF, and use the search feature. You will find many great discussions on the topics you recall .

Do you remember where in the mall it was located? It wasn't The Gap, was it?

...sad that so many of these huge old mansions are gone. There were quite a few, frm my readings on HAIF. I love the idea of living in a refurbished carriage house.

Fascinating story, lynne.lewis... yes, thanks for sharing. Some people just don't understand and share our fascination with old houses. What exactly is chock-a-block? Interesting to know the house was moved. I've got to look this one up again.

Yeah, Hunter, that's what I read the designer/ builder was trying to do, recreate a center that reflected the ones he visited in Europe. It worked for quite a while. Sad, now, to see the ghost of the original square. There are centers around town that have returned somewhat to his design, with a fountain. I love the concept.

Hopefully, all people will continue to recognize the historical and architectural contributions of the area, and save more houses from further deterioration and eventual demolition. It really is a special place.

That's interesting Plumber2, I'll have to look at that. What's going on with the Crockett Buildings? Are they still standing?

Nice pool.

Yes. I remember a Weingarten's, and research has told me the pharmacy was there, as well. 1960's.

I love that pic! Oh, the memories with my grandmother...I always got one of those mouse balloons, seen in the background. It always made me sad to see all of those miniature trains sitting on the side, not running, in later years. Wonder what happened to them.

Ross, I agree, I've found HCAD to be wrong on a number of occasions. Earlydays, thanks for the link, interesting. I've found GoogleEarth doesn't work as well as it used to, for getting u close to a particular house, for viewing. This is good. Walnut Bend is an interesting area. My aunt had a beautiful home in that neighborhood. Some homes in the neighborhood were featured in the Parade of Homes.

Does anyone know about the house that stood at Calumet and Live Oak? J.R. Gonzales/ Bayou City history page (Facebook) is asking about it. Looks like it fell between 2006 and 2008. Henry Meyer lived there, per J.R.

Some day, I wish a millionaire UH or TSU alumni would buy that Finger/ Weingarten house as a study in Houston's great architectural past. UT and A&M have programs in Historic Preservation. UH's Dept. of Architecture could study it. It would be a great project in Architecture - Historic Preservation. Alas, we all have our dreams, don't we.

I remember the logo printed on those flat waxy brown paper sacks.Late sixties, early seventies. Funny what u remember.

Globe's logo was the sun. I think it had a smiling face on it.

I would like to see the inside.

http://www.ghpa.org/awards/list.html yes, Gnu, correct, under year 2007, link above, GHPA preservation award, second line, says dates to 1929, 5104 Harrisburg Blvd. That date makes more sense to me. I wonder why the 1949 reference fits in, guess when photo was possibly taken...hmmm.

Thank u GNU ! Hoped u would show up with that! My ggrandmother lived near there...nice to know, that's close to the 4 plex w/ the name on it. Where did u get ur hands on that phone book? HCAD may actually have the date close to being believable, THIS Time...I usually don't trust them. But the Bob Bailey photo is dated 1949, which I believe is probably a grand opening promotional, or recently built "new store" shot.

Snigley, have u seen the photos in this collection? See first and third ones...right style bldg., caption says Pasadena location, did ur grandparents live anywhere near there? that could help pinpoint, also the question would be : How many stores were built in that style in that time period, after 1926. The librarians at Pasadena Main Library location, by Foley's, might be able to help verify if it was store 7. They have a great set of archives and old phone books, even if u verify the new store. If it was the Pasadena one, it may have been torn down for the "new and larger" one, heard the Weingartens on Lawndale had that happen. Just an idea. I am only familiar with the store in Pasadena S.Shaver & Southmore as the new design, 1950's. The older one is nicer, IMO. PS just looked on GoogleEarth w. timeline feature... which reveals that there was no structure at THAT Pasadena location in 1944, but sometime between 1944 and 1953 there was a rectangular bldg. (stand alone) built at S. Shaver and Southmore. Could have had a first location in the older part of Pasadena, first, before these dates. All speculation, of course. The design still makes me think it's pre 1940's...I'd like to know what year the style dates to. HAIFers????? The naming/ signing on the actual building inlay/ facing makes me think...older, like those 4 - plex apartments w/ ladies names inlaid in them. And of course, THE CARS IN THE PHOTO...what year make and models? this will help pinpoint the year, more than likely the grand opening, Bob Bailey took many commercial, promotional photos. I just read a Facebook page for previous employees that mentions the South Shaver & Southmore store as #33, another calls it #75, also on eperson calls the Telephone Rd. store as #1. Who knows for sure? we need proof! haha. I now do believe that Bob Bailey photo would have been a first Pasadena grocery store location located closer to old town Pasadena, there is a structure between Chartres & S. Walter that could have possibly been the location for the first Weingartens BB photo, before Hwy 225 was built, it faces what would have been the major road, very old structure.