zaphod Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I dunno if it counts as historical, but it is old. Its that 2 story academy on I-10. I was curious about that place. Was it the first academy? it seems so different than the other ones. Its also got these really narrow escalators too. Wonder if someone carrying a big sports equipment thing ever dropped it over the side making a mess?Just wondering. It just popped in my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I can't remember what it was before, but in the 80s we used to buy Birdwell Beach Britches there.Shannon's? Brain is rusty. I was 12 back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 i didnt know there was stuff in it beforehand. My first time there was maybe 3 years ago. Still, strange place for a chain retailer like academy to move into.I dont really know anything about the whole katy freeway expansion, is that place gonna be torn down when they widen the road, or is that area not affected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I dunno if it counts as historical, but it is old. Its that 2 story academy on I-10. I was curious about that place. Was it the first academy? it seems so different than the other ones. Its also got these really narrow escalators too. Wonder if someone carrying a big sports equipment thing ever dropped it over the side making a mess?Just wondering. It just popped in my mindHere's a link to the Academy website: http://www.academy.com/Click on 'about us' for a brief history. Funny, I always thought the chain started here in Houston. I remember the Academy Super Surplus on I-35 in Austin -- it was more of an Army-Navy surplus store but the chain has morphed into sporting goods. I was under the impression the store on the Katy Fwy was built from the ground up as Academy, back when Academy and Oshman's were building 'super' sports stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaeshun Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Hello everyone. I am a long time reading of this forum. However, this is my first post. I am a former Academy employee, I worked in the Corporate Office as a Footwear Trainer. The first "Academy" was located where the Home office is now, which is located on N. Mason Rd. in Katy. That store was closed down and relocated to it's current location on I-10 West of Mason Rd. Also Academy is a privately held company. There are approximately 86 stores in the US. all located in the South, and South Eastern parts of the US. Starting in Oklahoma and going all the way to Florida.I am not sure of the future plans for that location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I love Academy. I grew up with them. I just bought all my daughter's little league softball stuff from them. Hope they stay local and keep growing. My friend was the one who redid their logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaeshun Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 The new logo is really nice...Tell your friend Thanks for the Work. Does he work for Academy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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