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    Snigly, I've checked the online directories to 1926, thru Houston Library digital library, no help. article oh Handbook of Texas Online hints it was built shortly after 1926, after store no. 6 was built. . but probably long before 1938 when he had 12 stores. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fwe15 Have more sources to check out, tomorrow morning! Yes Kylejack, that could help! Thanks, such a good site. I have books to consult, as well.
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    Snigley, See Post number 9, sevfiv's on this thread, gives a 1955 listing of Weingarten location's. If it hasn't been torn down, maybe it's one of those. I'd plug in those addresses to search on GoogleEarth for the actual bldg.But it's a time-consuming process. The building does look very old, one of the first in growing phase (my guess) probably a "closer to downtown" street, probably near produce row, First Ward. I still know there is a list somewhere, from a directory. Maybe from when we talked about the East End Weingarten's. I'll look there now.
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    Oh, wow...that is such a cool picture of an old Weingarten's.I know that a member has previously posted addresses for no'd Wirngartens, from an old directory. I'll hunt for you. Welcome to HAIF Snigley, and thanks for sharing your photo!
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    http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/topo/texas/txu-pclmaps-topo-tx-houston_heights-1915.jpg N. Post Oak area - 1915 http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/topo/texas/txu-pclmaps-topo-tx-houston_heights-1947.jpg N. Post Oak are - 1947 These maps reflect the changes in the remote country estate area before the freeway counstruction. The 1947 map indicates a road of some type feeding into the Post Oak area from Memorial Park. I did read (in the M. Johnston book that was noted in my above, previous post) that the elite families, with the help of Mr. Hogg, acquired land that belonged to University of Texas, to found their prestigious country club. Ironic, now, that the maps listed above, are found on the UT map collection site.
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    http://books.tax.hct...7_45_2_0173.jpg ...another boundary for the Morse Cemetery. Interesting how it crosses the road...hmmm. notice the name R.B. Gaut Subdivision. The lake nearby was called Lake Diane. The area was the locaton in the early 1920's for the country homes of the elite. Staubb designed some of the homes/ stables. Huisache Place is one. Farishes, Randolphs, Will. Carter Jr. and wife Lillie Neuhaus (made lake - Hare and Hare Landscape Architects), Weiss called their country home "The Stables". Was very remote. That might explain why the Houston City Police stables were located nearby, Loop 610 and N. Post Oak. sources: Houston Unknown City, M. Johnston. Ch 56. p. 317-18. Harris County Block Books http://books.tax.hct...7_45_2_0158.jpg ...some of the roads reflect the country estates & owner names. and notice how the freeway path is penciled in, in the center of the map, runs north and south.
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    The uneven roofline, with columns higher, is what makes me think it was old. And the corner entrance that looks like it was expanded. I saw it on the television as it was burning. From a historical perspective it could be noteworthy, if not architecturally. It's a matter of opinion. Was the interior really made of cinderblock? then I could be wrong. Stucco can cover up a lot, as well.
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    And all I could think of is " that old building is burning, what a shame".
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    http://www.waymarkin...g_Houston_Texas I'm still looking for the actual penthouse photos I saw once. http://www.proctorplaza.com/pdf/norhill_historic_designation.pdf ...this article, page 3, briefly mentions the "18-room bungalow" in the sky.
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    Thats the first thing that came to mind. The Hogg Lofts/ Dealership penthouse. I've seen pictures of it, somewhere. Was beautiful, Spanish style. Yes, still there, was admiring it just the other day.
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    Thank u...I will definitely look those videos up when I can.
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    Thanks Bess Collector! I was just reading this post the other day, wishing for more information. These are great details. I need to look at some old maps of the area now. I'll post a link if I find anything relevant.
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    Looks good to me. More trees, yea. The hurricanes and drought have taken so many. Is this part of the construction around Hermann Park, near the Dowling statue, that leads to Hwy 288? It was taking place when I left work in 2007. Is it still a mess or near completion in that area? Nice to know the project has included the Lawndale/ East End area.
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    http://digital.lib.uh.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/p15195coll1&CISOPTR=200&REC=3 Scene in Highland Park. ...from the University of Houston On-Line Archives Collection The Magnolia City (1904) (Part 3) Click on Pg.5 Drag the bar inside the page down for the caption.
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    http://houstorian.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/houstonwards1920.jpg Eden Park is also seen on the Wards map from 1920, NW of the country club in the East End - 2 ward part. Thanks, Houstorian . I use your list all the time. There is a picture of that natatorium in one of my books.
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    Thanks Editor...for putting up with all the headaches...I love HAIF!
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    http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/showthread.php?65597-Stuarts-Mansion-Galveston-Photoshoot a forum link w/ cool photos. ...beautiful colors, what a shame, not many of these Spanish-style bldgs. left. Seen quite a bit of new builts w/ this style. Yes, very mid-late 1920's. What a shame, it sits near the ocean & a lake, very vulnerable. The entrance arch seems spooky, to me. Can't believe I've never seen that, growing up, traveling down that road to the beach.
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    I went to Cabo's a few times, but it was a long while ago, when the service wasn't bad. I enjoyed the view from the second story balcony. Food wasn't bad, either. Always seemed busy. I don't care what comes next, as long as I can continue to sit on the balcony and gaze at the old buildings across the street, while sipping my cocktail. What's the history of that bldg, anyone know?
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    Yes, I agree...I just wrote a research paper on the Houston wards for one of my classes. I learned that Produce Row and the land settled around it was picked due to the perfect natural setting for growing crops and the close proximity to the waterway for shipping.
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    The new book Rails around Houston by Douglas L. Weiskopf has some excellent info. and pics on this subject.
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    Maybe it is a habit that started many years ago...those fields in the South End grew flowers for sellers way before the Medical Center ever existed. I'm speculating that the shops at that location were a result of the history of the area.
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    http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/2540-old-houston-amusement-places/page__hl__%20amusement%20%20parks ...have u seen the other links to amusement park subjects on HAIF...I think it's one of the favorite things to discuss in the Historic Houston topic. I believe I posted a pic of Kiddie Land on Main St. somewhere in there. Also try just searching "amusement park" within HAIF's search function. Might help. So much info. is in this website. I was amazed when I first started reading HAIF. In fact, a general internet search for Peppermint Park led me to HAIF.
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    Thanks for those pics...I agree, what an interesting find! I love the look of that watch shop.
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    Too bad the ones that were next to it are gone. Saw a pic recently of the block.
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    A true example of how a picture is worth a thousand words...thanks for sharing.
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    What an interesting topic. I love the long windows/french doors found on plantation style homes. I've seen it quite a bit in Louisiana. Thanks David for sharing with us. I'm inclined to think like FilioScotia, although I do know of, and have visited a home in that area that is an original farmhouse from (I'm guessing) late 1800's - early 1900's, when the land (around the wooded area) was farmed. I knew sevfiv could tap into this, thanks.
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