Highrise Tower Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 I was looking into the original Brochsteins building. It appears Brochsteins took over the building from another lumber company. Found this article in the newspaper Texas Jewish Herald dated May 14, 1936. The firm is located at 3400 Washington avenue, and is a leader in the Southwest in the designing and building of bank and office fixtures. They carry in stock eleven different varieties of solid woods as well as plywood and veneers for customers to select form. Their plant is one of the most modern and up-to-date in the Southwest. Mr. Brockstein stated today that he is as proud of the fixtures installed in the new Baytown bank as any his firm has been privileged to model. Brochsteins, Inc. Designers and Manufacturers Bank-Drug-Office-Store Fixtures-Distinctive Bars and Beer Equipment 3400 Washington Phone Taylor 1800 Spinner Lumber Company was previously, about 10 years earlier, located a 3400 Washington. Was this Brochsteins' first business venture? Did Brochstein bought the business and took over? Anyone know the story here? How could two different lumber companies occupy the same address/building? From the newspaper Houston Post-Dispatch dated February 1, 1925. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Brochsteins started in 1935 according to the company website https://brochsteins.com/company/ In the 1920 directory, Isaac Brochstein is listed as a draftsman at Houston Showcase and Manufacturing. He lived at 2018 Summer Some info on Spinner Lumber from the 1920 directory 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 Found a drawing of the old Brochseins factory at 3400 Washingston Ave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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