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    George R. Brown's River Oaks house was built in 1933 and located at 3363 Inwood Drive. Designed by J.T. Rather Jr. of Staub & Rather.
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    Does any of the HAIF Historians have a photo of the old Henry MacGregor house located in 3530 Fannin Street? The home was built in the 1920s. All I could find on Google Earth from 1944. I'd love to see an actual picture if anyone comes across it.
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    One of the founders of the Anderson, Clayton and Co. was William Clayton who lived in River Oaks. Legal says, this was the first house built in River Oaks at 3376 Inwood Drive. Designed by Briscoe & Dixon in 1924.
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    In the 1950s, the building served as The Opportunity Center of Houston Council for Retarded Children.
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    William McKeon Joins Gilbane, Inc. Board of Directors April 2, 2024 https://www.gilbaneco.com/about/whats-new/news/william-mckeon-joins-gilbane-inc-board-of-directors/ Providence, Rhode Island—April 2, 2024—Gilbane, Inc., a global leader in construction services and real estate development, announced that William “Bill” McKeon has joined its board of directors. As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Medical Center (TMC), McKeon brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to this role.
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    The Center for Hearing & Speech Houston was initially called Houston School for Deaf Children located in the Museum District at 5111 Austin Street. Edit: The Houston School for Deaf Children was active from 1947-1989 before coming The Center for Hearing & Speech. Photos of the historic school. Billboard signage states: Houston School for Deaf Children, A private non-profit organization. "Founded by the Sertoma Club - 1947." JA-0300
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    The Junior League of Houston had their very first luncheon at this building. Where it all started. Very cool historic building.
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    The Junior League of Houston built a new building after moving from downtown. They occupied the building from 1965-1986. The building has since been demolished and built over with luxury apartments.
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    I'm late to the (knowledge) but Brennan's Houston was initially The Junior League of Houston's building. https://www.jlh.org/about/our-history/ 1920s Establishment of a well-baby clinic was adopted as the League’s first project when young League members, many of them mothers, recognized the lack of services available for disadvantaged children. Subsequently, the League has developed relationships with major medical resources. One thing that stands out is the address change. The original 1920s building was located at 500 Stuart Street. Brennan's is located at 3300 Smith Street. Photo of the building back in the 1920s. Edit: The rear. You can see JL's logo in the metal fencing work.
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    During the 1950s, mental health treatment and science really started gaining traction in Houston. One of the initial companies researching was The Mental Health Association of Houston and Harris County. Located in a 2-story house in Montrose at 916 Branard Street. This hospital isn't not very well known so I'm glad I am sharing with HAIF. Very cool history here. Edit: This was lead by Mrs. Viola Perkins, Executive Director.
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    Here's a photo of the old Kirby Theater.
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    Maurice J. Sullivan designed the St. Joseph Hospital Nurses Building located at 1911 Crawford Street. Also referred as St. Joseph's School of Nursing. I believe there was also residences inside the building? I believe that's how nurses buildings are (were) laid out? Both a college and residences.
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    This week, I found a historical picture of the first building on the campus! You can see the dirt/gravel around the building. Forward 80 years, and the campus has a plethora of buildings. Really amazing the expansion that has occurred here. The organization started in 1945 by the Sisters of St. Dominic of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart.
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    Built in 1938, the St. Joseph Hospital Maternity and Children's Building was located at 1902-1920 LaBranch Street. Designed by the architect Ilton E. Loveless. A photo of the (now demolished) hospital.
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    In 1948, the Cullen family donated money to build the St. Joseph Hospital Cullen Family Building located at 1401 Pierce Avenue. Also designed by Ilton E. Loveless. Decades later, it was home to a Mental Health Care Center.
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    The old and historic St. Joseph Convent & Chapel is located at 1905 Crawford Street. Designed by Ilton E. Loveless. The chapel is in behind the building.
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    I really like what Toronto is putting out these days. The architecture is similar to Melbourne and Sydney Australia.
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    Construction update this week. Parking garage.
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    JLL released a new marketing flyer for 1800 Post Oak Blvd. This land is prime real estate. I can't think of any Houston real estate that has the exclusiveness of 6 acres a long POB. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1800-Post-Oak-Blvd-Houston-TX/30070317/ A select few sheets from the new marketing flyer:
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    One-half of the building has been demolished. One last look. Should be done by the end of the week.
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    59 North was shut down this weekend. Talk about a traffic nightmare! Demolishing a freeway ramp: Thick rebar a long Westpark. Skyscraper and ramps.
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    Saint Arnold has helped me expand my beer pallet. I was just about the IPAs but now I can appreciate other beer styles such as Bocks, Pislners, Stouts, and Ambers. IPAs are great, but there is much more beer out there. Nothing like a crisp, bubbly, summer Pislner. My picture:
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    Bertner Avenue building signage is now up! TMC3!! Notice the Baylor College of Medicine building signage in the background. Just perfect! Those Elkus Manfredi fins are fantastic.
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    For what it's worth, there is a new property marketing flyer listed on Loopnet. Shame what happened to this proposal. Really hoping there is a capital investor to fund this development sometime soon. I know that Houston's life science sector really hasn't gained traction yet. Let's hope it picks up steam soon! https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/700-Holmes-Rd-Houston-TX/28452325/ A select few of the flyer sheets: . .
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    This week's construction update. I believe the podium is completed and now they're going to start on the hospital floors. Just an amazing building. It's so stout.
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