BenH Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 I'd seen this house before, but really noticed it today. It was built by a firm named Bowles & Bowles, which I've never heard of or know anything about, for a patent attorney named James Weiler. Mr. Weiler founded the patent division of Fulbright & Jaworski, and played in a jazz band most of his life. He passed away in December of 2007. I don't know how much longer this house will be around, given the rabid McMansionization of Willowick. http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/zoomanderson/_DSC0011.jpg?t=1201654870 1 Quote
Willowisp Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks a lot for seeing this. It definitely deserves attention and tracking. I don't know who would save this house, but it sure is a beauty. Whoever it is that watches the demo permits, keep an eye out. Who knows if it will even go on the market. I talked to a proud owner of a modern in the Memorial area the other day and she said she regularly gets calls from developers offering to buy her property. She tells them (paraphrase) - no thanks, I love my house, and when the time comes, I will only sell it to someone who is going to take care of it. Jason I'd seen this house before, but really noticed it today. It was built by a firm named Bowles & Bowles, which I've never heard of or know anything about, for a patent attorney named James Weiler. Mr. Weiler founded the patent division of Fulbright & Jaworski, and played in a jazz band most of his life. He passed away in December of 2007. I don't know how much longer this house will be around, given the rabid McMansionization of Willowick. Quote
BenH Posted June 8, 2008 Author Posted June 8, 2008 This house is on the market now, but has some serious issues. Problem is, it also has some incredible Wrightian detailing, with other interesting attributes. Sevfiv, you will want to see this house asap. It'll be gone really soon. Bring your camera, if you can. Quote
Architectural Treasures Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 This house is on the market now, but has some serious issues. Problem is, it also has some incredible Wrightian detailing, with other interesting attributes. Sevfiv, you will want to see this house asap. It'll be gone really soon. Bring your camera, if you can.Do you have the MLS listing link? Quote
BenH Posted June 9, 2008 Author Posted June 9, 2008 Do you have the MLS listing link?Not that I have been able to find. The builder may be knocking it down before it'll be put up for sale. Quote
BenH Posted June 10, 2008 Author Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) There's another Bowles & Bowles house at 11910 Knippwood in Memorial. It was built in 1955, and has similar detailing, but not quite as interesting as the Weiler house. It does have a similar appearence, but the chimney is up front. There is dark wood, possibly redwood or mahagony and built-in storage everywhere. pm me if you want pics. There is a demo permit on the front door. Edited June 10, 2008 by BenH Quote
NenaE Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) I'd seen this house before, but really noticed it today. It was built by a firm named Bowles & Bowles, which I've never heard of or know anything about, for a patent attorney named James Weiler. Mr. Weiler founded the patent division of Fulbright & Jaworski, and played in a jazz band most of his life. He passed away in December of 2007. I don't know how much longer this house will be around, given the rabid McMansionization of Willowick. What a shame. Viewing these types of posts really makes my heart ache. And to see what is happening in Memorial Bend. I'm just sick! The total integrity of a neighborhood wiped out with one McMansion, talk about juxtaposition.Thanks for the house background BenH, love to hear those. Someone quick, take some pics, & save some features, before it's too late. Edited June 11, 2008 by NenaE Quote
sevfiv Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Great house - it's being sold by Greenwood King (Sue Atlas) but there's nothing on HAR or GK's site.No permits posted either, but the electric box was stripped and it appeared that the sewer was disconnected. Quote
BenH Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 Any updates on this house...or lot?Both it and the other Bowles & Bowles house in Piney Point have been demolished. Though great, the Weiler house was pretty far gone. Quote
sevfiv Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 That's too bad, it was a neat house: Quote
sevfiv Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Looks like the Greenwood King sign was covered on one side by an Abercrombie Homeworks sign (though not sure how old that is): Quote
BenH Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 Looks like the Greenwood King sign was covered on one side by an Abercrombie Homeworks sign (though not sure how old that is): Well, whatever goes up there will most assuredly be crap. Quote
kayzer Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Well, whatever goes up there will most assuredly be crap. No doubt. And sitting on the market forever. If that house had been renovated properly, it would have been snatched up. Stats don't lie. I wish city ordinances would mandate tax breaks for houses with vintage architecture and that new construction is sympathetic and in keeping with the architecture of the neighborhood. Houston does this crap all the time, and it really fries my okra! Quote
Flat Four Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 Forgive the thread revival, but I had to Google the address to get a visual update on this property.......and I just about lost my lunch. 1 Quote
sevfiv Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 Wow - I was going to stop by there to check in on it but I think that will do Quote
BenH Posted May 2, 2013 Author Posted May 2, 2013 Go over to that house on Blalock instead. It's still there for the moment. Quote
marmer Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 Go over to that house on Blalock instead. It's still there for the moment. The one we saw last weekend, right? Have you found anything else about it? Quote
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