marmer Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Looks interesting.In Search of Houston History Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks for the notice - I added the two air dates to the calendar, too (18th and rebroadcast on the 20th) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Groovy! I printed and am making copies to pass out. I want to relive The Shamrock's grand opening night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 This sounds quite a bit like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 TIVO is set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 This sounds quite a bit like "Houston, Remember When". I wonder if it is excerpts from that series or totally new material? That was a Super-Neato program and most was in color if I recall. I know I sound like a broken 45 record, but its amazing what stories you hear from the senior citizen crowds still around our city. Like finding an old diary tucked inside a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks for the notice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyt7801 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 VCR alert. Shouldn't it be DVR alert these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thank you marmer! saw that somewhere, and then forgot about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 VCR alert. Shouldn't it be DVR alert these days It did sound like a dated topic title, but I assume she was being nostalgic as in keeping with the theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 DVR, VCR, Tivo - sounds almost as confusing as in golf where they rerfer to a guy using a "metal wood". A 3-metal just doesn't sound Kosher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 It did sound like a dated topic title, but I assume she was being nostalgic as in keeping with the theme. Thanks for the sex change, but I am a guy. And I will be taping it on a VCR, not having bothered to go digital. This is the first TV program I've wanted to record in about a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 What's a VCR? Thanks for the info marmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1976 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 This sounds quite a bit like “Houston, Remember When”. I wonder if it is excerpts from that series or totally new material?New material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 there are no stupid questions right? what channel is khut?? Im rolling on dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) there are no stupid questions right? what channel is khut?? Im rolling on dish. KUHT is Channel 8, the public station, I have comcast digital, so it's ch. 8 or hdtv ch. 308. What's a VCR? Thanks for the info marmer. Edited October 18, 2008 by NenaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Tbird Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I wonder if someone could record this for me? DVD preferred. I will reimburse all expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooch Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Watching this now. It's a great program. Seems almost all of Houston's historic buildings are gone, though. "Demo City" should be Houston's nickname! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREhat Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 This was a very interesting program but I missed the very beginning. Does anyone know the access rules to the HMRC? I know some historical collections like that require you to have academic or professional needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I watched it with the love child. It was one long plug for the Julia Ideson library, but I dug it. Especially the pics of the Shamrock Hotel and the Majestic Theater. The love child spent most of the time coloring and making snowflakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Interesting program, but a disappointing reminder of how many historically significant buildings have been demolished (maybe that was the point?) I found it interesting that Canal Street was originally named German Street, but the anti-German sentiment during WWI resulted in the name change. They also mentioned that the surrounding area was referred to as "Germantown." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Interesting program, but a disappointing reminder of how many historically significant buildings have been demolished (maybe that was the point?) I found it interesting that Canal Street was originally named German Street, but the anti-German sentiment during WWI resulted in the name change. They also mentioned that the surrounding area was referred to as "Germantown."Haven't seen it yet, but that's interesting to know, Germantown...gives me a clue as to why my great-grandparents picked that particular area to settle in, back when it was just a forested, rural area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 If anyone recorded it on a portable medium, let me know. I'd love to see it, but I'm out of KUHT's coverage range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 This was a very interesting program but I missed the very beginning. Does anyone know the access rules to the HMRC? I know some historical collections like that require you to have academic or professional needs.Here's a start on your answer. I haven't been in a couple of years but I know you have to show some ID such as HPL card or DL and sign in, leave briefcases, purses, etc., in a locker, use only pencil. I have only worked in the main room, accessing things for myself or filling out a request and having things brought out; I saw spaces in the doc which I didn't recognize which may require some other clearance. The link indicates some collections are accessible only by appointment. There are other people here on HAIF with much more experience.I thought the show was pretty good but frustrating - I was thinking 'no, no, I want to know more about Union Station, don't go off to another topic.' It would have been better as a multi-part series rather than a one-shot show but I'm sure there are budgetary issues at Channel 8.There was some fascinating stuff I wasn't aware of - the first photograph ever taken in Houston, for instance.I wish I had time to go through the entire photographic collection but I don't think I'll live long enough! Sure would be nice if some wealthy benefactor would step forward and fund digitizing the whole collection so it could be put online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I wonder if someone could record this for me? DVD preferred. I will reimburse all expenses.8 ought to make copies available as a way to raise money. Maybe not until after they've showed it a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I thought the show was pretty good but frustrating - I was thinking 'no, no, I want to know more about Union Station, don't go off to another topic.' It would have been better as a multi-part series rather than a one-shot show but I'm sure there are budgetary issues at Channel 8.My thoughts exactly. It was a great show but I wish it had been longer than one hour so they could go into more detail about some of the places. Still, very enjoyable and thanks marmer for letting us know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 To learn more about Houston's history, visit your local library! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Interesting program, but a disappointing reminder of how many historically significant buildings have been demolished (maybe that was the point?) I found it interesting that Canal Street was originally named German Street, but the anti-German sentiment during WWI resulted in the name change. They also mentioned that the surrounding area was referred to as "Germantown." That was brought up once on Haif I think in the Red Bricks topic about a year ago. I missed this program but hope to see the repeat. Glad everyone got to see something we all enjoy, Houston History. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverartfox Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 To learn more about Houston's history, visit your local library!Uh-uh. Not your local library, especially if it's like the Smith branch near my neighborhood! Visit the one downtown for all those great historical research materials. Call first to see if you need an appointment, since what you're interested in may not be accessible to the general public because of rarity or condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 ^Yeah, it's always good to call so the staff can have time to find what you are looking for and/or retrieve it.HMRC also has listings with TARO which can be useful:http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/browse/browse_houpub1.htmlOh, and the rebroadcast of the program is tonight at 10pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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