littlebunny Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am just curious about something.......Growing up in the 70's I had an older brother who was a bit of a juvenile delinquent ( At least that's what they called out of control kids back then) After breaking the law a few to many times, they sentenced him to a boys home. I am trying to remember a certain one. I believe it was located out in Clear Lake, and I remember on family visits, that they had horses, canoes and it was like a summer camp. I guess the juvenile justice system sure has changed. Just wondering if any one has any information on the place. Back then it was all under The Harris county youth authority, and I know they had several other places in Texas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It was in Clear Lake, right? I can swear we had a topic about this place. I'll look around later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brhaltx Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Would that be the topic(s) about orphanages? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebunny Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks guys, it was in the orphanage thread. It was the Harris County home for boys. You guys have the answers to everything!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilioScotia Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) You're talking about the Harris County Youth Village in Seabrook. It's operated by the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and here's a link to their website that tells you everything you need to know about it. http://www.hcjpd.org/residential_facilities.asp Edited February 16, 2014 by FilioScotia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 The Harris County School for Boys, which served delinquent boys, was founded at Seabrook in 1910 and relocated to South Houston in 1914. In 1924, the home moved yet again, to Clear Lake on property adjacent to the county park. Beginning in 1936, Bayland and the Harris County School for Boys were consolidated into one institution at the Clear Lake location. After a small fire in 1951 which required moving the boys to the Girls School, the HCJPD realized the benefits of a co-ed home in keeping siblings together. The two homes were merged to create the Burnett-Bayland Home in 1952. The Harris County School for Boys (at Clear Lake) was refurbished and reopened in 1955. In 1972 the School was re-named the Harris County Youth Village. Post by Filio Scotia in the Poor Farm topic here: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/16249-the-poor-farm/?hl=seabrook#entry254416 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 City book of Houston 1925 : containing a survey of the city administration, an analysis of the port of Houston, a historical sketch of Houston, and a brief outline of the activities of the various city departments Publication date 1925 Every year the City of Houston appropriates large sums of money toward the maintenance of a score of charitable institutions and among those received the benefits are the DePelchin Faith Home and Harris County Training School for Boys. Boys Training School at South Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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