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    TCEQ Large Construction Site Notice has been posted! Really looking forward to this build.
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    Construction update this week. I can finally see the building peeping out!
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    Demolition update this week.
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    The building is now surrounded by a fence with a tan screen.
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    TECO updated their website the other week. Their TMC Campus map has been updated and features TMC Helix Park! https://tecothermalenergy.com/customers/ While looking over the map, I noticed a small energy plant at the UT Research Park complex. Weird, I never knew this even existed. Also amazing that the Research Park requires it's own energy substation. Those 5 research buildings must consume tons of power. (Similar to what CenterPoint Energy is doing to support TMC Helix Park.) The small energy plant is hidden. I tried to find any TECO markings or signage but the building is pretty inconspicuous. Photos of the plant I took this weekend. I believe this is the plant at least.
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    The YouTube algorithm is amazing. Found this Italian techno producer named Puccio. Really wild stuff. Would love to watch this type of music live in person. Any Houston venue options for this type of music?
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    What are the odds that Tillman Fertitta uses his resources to make gambling legal in Texas? He now owns a whole campus in Uptown. Perhaps, one day, a casino will be built on his campus? As I always say, I wish Texas would use the taxable revenue to build more infrastructure, etc. Legalizing gambling would bring lots of money to the state.
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    I never knew about The San Luis until this month. When I visit Galveston, I always visit Hotel Galvez How is this resort? Any pictures or personal reviews? Website. https://www.sanluisresort.com/
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    Transwestern is a cool company. I've been following them for years and thought I should talk about them. What is happening with The RO though https://transwestern.com/
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    Random photo of Central Square that I took the other day.
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    I didn't see the Loopnet listing in this thread so I thought I would add it. The listing was updated just yesterday on 4/25/2024. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3000-Weslayan-St-Houston-TX/25392987/ I'd assume this would become a multifamily housing complex. The new Alexan River Oaks is next door, and the future phase of the Camden Highland Village is also next door.
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    This is the 2nd time I've seen the Texas Medical Center, Inc.'s corporate headquarters being located at 2017 West Gray Avenue. I wonder which TMC doctor leased the space? Dr. E.W. Bertner? I've never heard any stories about this place, or real estate. December 27, 1948. The 1948 board of trustees is wild. Infamous people of Houston and the TMC. E.W. Bertner, M.D. - President John F. Freeman - Vice President James Anderson - Treasurer Frederick C. Elliott, D.D.S - Secretary W. Leland Anderson Hines H. Baker William B. Bates H.R. Cullen Ray L. Dudely Oveta Culp Hobby Jesse H Jones W.A. Kirkland The Right Rev. C.S. Quin Horace M. Wilkins Old aerials of the ROSC. I believe it's the small building on the right immediately after the curve.
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    Never knew there was a Memorial Hermann location at this Crossing at 288 shopping center. Very cool! The restaurant The Monk's Indian Bistro was superb! They had these fries that were dressed Indian style. So good! I could eat those 5 days a week for lunch. Don't even need ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, mayo, etc. Memorial Hermann street (freeway) signage: Indian-style fries:
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    1.14-acres for sale (or lease) here. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/5524-Richmond-Ave-Houston-TX/29156978/
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    Photo update! Took these photos last weekend.
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    Jones & Tabor Architects designed a downtown theatre in the 1920s! Never knew this until this week. Very cool history here!
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    Seven Acres was originally called Jewish Home for the Aged Sons and Daughters of Israel. The campus was designed in the 1960s by Lenard Gabert and has since had portions demolished and added. 1970s view: 2024 view.
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    In 1920, Niels Esperson was planning a skyscraper that doubled as a theatre. This would have been located on Main Street in Downtown, looming over the Carter and Bender buildings. Hard to display the whole building since it's tall. Full image:
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    A little hard to tell, but the building signage states: Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Patient Tower. A photo I took the other week:
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    This was the site of Grocery Supply Co. before the move out to 3131 Holcombe Blvd. A bigger photograph of the historic building for the thread.
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    On the Flickr page this is listed as the Western Electric Co. building but the Grocer Supply Co. once occupied the site. Do we know the dates to these two companies occupying the building? I'd assume Grocers Supply Co. built and occupied first. A bigger photo for the thread:
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    A new phase is forthcoming! Looks like it's taking a parcel near Holmes Road and Kirby Drive. A 4.1-acre build to suit parcel.
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    Today I noticed the new lighting around downtown in celebration of the new Houston Texan's uniforms. The lights outside the 1000 Main building:
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    This is now a payable parking surface lot. You can see the bright red Pay Here signs posted. Pardon the bad picture I took today.
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    Random photo I took of St. Paul's United Methodist Church from today.
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