77017 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Does anyone know what the radio tower on top of bayou lofts(?) is/was used for and if its still in use? Pointless question I was just curious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 im not sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Most of them are, otherwise it's a hazzard.MCI, SBC et. al rent the space on many roof tops downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMac Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Viewing a photo of Bayou Lofts @ 915 Franklin & noticed a tall communications tower in the background. Is that structure located on the roof of the old landmark Bldg, or free standing nearby? Whose tower is it? Telephone comapny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 (edited) Hard to say without seeing the picture. Objects may be closer than they appear...or farther away.There are a couple of towers near the police station on Reisner, and I believe, the old fire communication center on Bagby.EDIT: Unless you are talking about the one on the ROOF of the building. Edited April 18, 2006 by RedScare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I know what you are talking about. I always thought there was it was on top of Bayou Lofts. It looks like a RR comm device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxmulder Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I know what you are talking about.I always thought there was it was on top of Bayou Lofts. It looks like a RR comm device. It has cellular panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMac Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I did take another look @ Bayou Lofts and then Googled it & HPD. The twr. as best I can tell would most likely be the one on Riesner but looking @ the photo it does'nt appear to be that far away. O, well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMac Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 The comms twr. I was inquiring about sits atop the the old SP Bldg. {now Bayou Lofts} @ the corner of Frankiln/Travis. Not HPD's twr on Reisner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttuchris Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I was picking a friend up from the Bayou Lofts at 915 Franklin this weekend and I noticed a very old sky bridge that connects 915 Franklin with 917 Franklin on approximately the 5th floor. 915 Franklin was built between 1910-11. 917 Franklin was built in 1904. The bridge appears to be added to both after the original construction. It would be interesting to know when and why it was built. It is also visible on Google Street View. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuman Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 If I remember correctly, the law firm that occupied 917 Franklin did the legal work for Southern Pacific at 915 Franklin. The bridge was built for easier access. I will dig out my files to confirm and elaborate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 That is awsome. I never notice it before, and I even worked on a remodel in the Southern Pacific building back in the 80's before they moved out. I do remember a watch jeweler on the first floor that had only one customer......Southern Pacific.Good Find Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Southern Pacific's address was 913 Franklin. And yes, the watch company next door could be accessed through the SP lobby. All railroad watches were bought and repaired there, at least for the Houston area.On the other side of the watch company was J.N. Taub Tobacco. I remember the sky bridge but it was just "there". It wasn't a novelty at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspersonBuildings Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wow, that is a good catch. Growing up the first sky (pedestrian) bridges I can remember were the two that went across (Crawford Street I believe?) between the St. Joseph Hospital buildings (now both demolished). I remember always wanting to go inside just to walk across it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttuchris Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Here is a picture of what is left of the watch company Little Frau mentions. The space is currently vacant, but was Franklin Street coffee house for awhile. The book, Images of America: Houston in the 1920's and 1930's, has a great exterior picture of the watch shop in 1928. The shop was simply called Houston Watch Co. I have also included and interior pic of the sky bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks for those pics...I agree, what an interesting find! I love the look of that watch shop. Edited December 27, 2011 by NenaE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Patrick Feller has added a photo to the pool: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/33762805291_d31ed6c291_m.jpg Now Bayou Lofts View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Old lease listing for 907 Franklin St. This is located in Bayou Lofts 915 Franklin St. I think the ground level units at Bayou Lofts consists of 907-913 Franklin St:  907 Franklin St (previously home to Wokker, Craft Beer Cellar, The League of Extraordinary Brewers, Café Luz)  909 Franklin St (currently home to La Calle)  911 Franklin St  913 Franklin St (currently home to Houston Watch Co.)  Details about 907 Franklin St from leasing materials:   Total building size: 5,225 sf  Dual-sided endcap with multiple points of entry.  120 residential condominiums above the street-level retail space.  Surrounded by multiple public parking garages and surface lots, as well as available street parking.  Specs:  Former restaurant Endcap with dual entry Open floor plan concept Industrial / loft buildout https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/907-Franklin-St-Houston-TX/26673174/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Just now, IntheKnowHouston said: Old lease listing for 907 Franklin St. This is located in Bayou Lofts 915 Franklin St. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/907-Franklin-St-Houston-TX/26673174/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf Exterior photos of 907 Franklin St from the leasing materials linked above. 907 Franklin is located in Bayou Lofts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 4 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Old lease listing for 907 Franklin St. This is located in Bayou Lofts 915 Franklin St. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/907-Franklin-St-Houston-TX/26673174/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf  Interior photos of 907 Franklin St from the leasing materials linked above. 907 Franklin is located in Bayou Lofts.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 8 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Old lease listing for 907 Franklin St. This is located in Bayou Lofts 915 Franklin St. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/907-Franklin-St-Houston-TX/26673174/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/boVJF-NQ2TyhZpWDqikVeEA25cx_dgLtu2VLqgpQEUc/Franklin St Flyer August 2022.pdf The unit at 907 Franklin St is leased. According to alcohol permits and an architectural barriers project filing, a business named Barbacana is leasing the space. The TDLR filing indicates Barbacana is a restaurant. 907 Franklin St is located on the ground level of Bayou Lofts. Bayou Lofts is located at 915 Franklin St. Posts pertaining to Barbacana from another topic: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/31454-downtown-restaurant-and-bar-market/?do=findComment&comment=699718 On 4/2/2024 at 5:32 PM, hindesky said: Architect - https://www.reeseds.com https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/31454-downtown-restaurant-and-bar-market/?do=findComment&comment=699752 On 4/3/2024 at 9:25 AM, bookey23 said: This is going into the old Craft Beer Cellar spot. Great development! Hopefully people decide to make the trek up to that part of Downtown and this place thrives. La Calle already seems to kill it on that block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) On 4/2/2024 at 5:32 PM, hindesky said: Architect - https://www.reeseds.com  Following last week's architectural barriers project filing for 907 Franklin St, a plan reviewing fee permit was purchased yesterday. Details from the permit: Use: Remodel; restaurant FCC Group: Non-residential alteration  As mentioned previously, a business named Barbacana is leasing the space. 907 Franklin St is located on the ground level of Bayou Lofts. Bayou Lofts is located at 915 Franklin St.   https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/31454-downtown-restaurant-and-bar-market/?do=findComment&comment=700300 2 hours ago, hindesky said:  Edited April 13 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 4/2/2024 at 5:32 PM, hindesky said: Architect - https://www.reeseds.com  11 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: The unit at 907 Franklin St is leased. According to alcohol permits and an architectural barriers project filing, a business named Barbacana is leasing the space. The TDLR filing indicates Barbacana is a restaurant. 907 Franklin St is located on the ground level of Bayou Lofts. Bayou Lofts is located at 915 Franklin St. Based on the architectural barriers project and limited liability company filings, Barbacana is a food and beverage concept from chef David Hernandez. Hernandez has helmed the kitchen of several Houston restaurants. I'm unsure where he worked last, but I recall he lead the kitchen at George's in West U. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago On 4/13/2024 at 3:26 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Based on the architectural barriers project and limited liability company filings, Barbacana is a food and beverage concept from chef David Hernandez. Hernandez has helmed the kitchen of several Houston restaurants. I'm unsure where he worked last, but I recall he lead the kitchen at George's in West U. Last week, Barbacana updated its Instagram page with several posts. A profile picture was uploaded, along with a bio. The restaurant will serve Houston-inspired cuisine. Barbacana is located on the ground level of Bayou Lofts at 907 Franklin St. Bayou Lofts is located at 915 Franklin St. https://www.instagram.com/barbacanahtx/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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