isuredid Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Was this pic taken right behind Crockett Elem.? Yes it was Old Dance Hall on Navigation Eller Wagon Works Building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Old Dance Hall on Navigation Some info on this building from the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance's website; Sociedad Mutualista Benito Juarez Casino Hall 7320 Navigation Blvd. The owner of this Hispanic heritage site has paid the taxes owed on the property and removed the East End landmark from the auction block. Despite these developments, the future of this important property remains in doubt as the building suffers from deterioration and neglect. As a result of Greater Houston Preservation Alliance's efforts to increase awareness of the property, the organization has been contacted by potential buyers with sufficient funds to renovate the building. GHPA is putting these individuals in touch with the current owner in hopes that this landmark can be preserved for Houston's Hispanic community. GHPA is also contacting the owner to encourage him to either stabilize and secure the building or sell the property. Sociedad Mutualista Benito Juarez, a Mexican-American mutual aid society, built Casino Hall in 1928. The building provided a location for theatrical performances, public meetings and community events. According to the architectural historian Stephen Fox, the wooden structure was the first purpose-built, non-religious public institution constructed by and for the local Mexican-American community. GHPA will continue to monitor this important property and provide updates as developments warrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwrm4 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Old Heights Gas Station Unfortunately that one is a goner. That place, along with several houses around, it were sold off in one deal I believe (note the for sale signs on the two houses just north). That area of the Heights is in hyper McMansionization mode. Great pictures though...especially the "real" mansions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Unfortunately that one is a goner. That place, along with several houses around, it were sold off in one deal I believe (note the for sale signs on the two houses just north). That area of the Heights is in hyper McMansionization mode.Great pictures though...especially the "real" mansions.This whole corner is still for sale and I've not seen that they were sold. The gas station would make a great coffee shop with outdoor seating.. but the neighbourhood might not like a business right there. (as I live a few blocks from there)I'm sure they'll all go to some developer.. so long as they don't build apartments here (townhomes, same thing) I'll be okay with a pseudo-victorian style rebuild.Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serrano Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 This school is the school i went to. Also in the thomas building I got in trouble when i was young i rode my bike through the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Alamo Elementary Harvard @ E. 27th Cooley Mansion Harvard at E. !8th Heights Library Heights at E. 13th My grandfather designed and made these fence panels for the Heights Library in 1935 All Saints steeple Harvard @ E. 10th The Admiral across from Spanish Flower on N. Main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modernceo Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Wow, I love the photos in this thread. Thank you so much isuredid for these photos, please post more ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspersonBuildings Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Great work from ALL of you! I really enjoyed ALL the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Impossible Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I need to get in there. Is it open, or do I need to contact the property managers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Best thread in a long time. Those pictures are history captured.With ISureDid's permission, it would be great if someone uploaded them to the Towrs wiki with short descriptions from the thread so they could be preserved long after they're torn down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuredid Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) View from observation deck of the San Jacinto Monument San Jacinto Monument San Jacinto Battleground Edited November 12, 2006 by isuredid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) I need to get in there. Is it open, or do I need to contact the property managers?Let me tell you from experience. I been shoot at, Detained Personally, escorted of properties by 6'7 Bubba's that is not a pleasant experience. Trust me get permission. That reminds me i need to buy another camera. Edited November 12, 2006 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) Let me tell you from experience. I been shoot at, Detained Personally, escorted of properties by 6'7 Bubba's that is not a pleasant experience. Trust me get permission. That reminds me i need to buy another camera.Well, there is always that "JP Morgan Chase Tower-Chance" that he would be denied. And when you want to get a shot, nothing will bother you more until you do.Wait... I'm talking about taking pictures. Edited November 13, 2006 by Montrose1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunKing Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 GREAT thread!!! I've got a couple suggestions (will try to get pictures myself if no one beats me to it). 1) If my research is correct, the oldest building still standing in Houston is located at 813 Congress (LaCarafe) built around 1845. 2) Second oldest building - the Travis Building (TreeBeards) built around 1870 3) Annunciation Church - dedicated in 1871. 4) The Cotton Exchange Building - built in 1885. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) GREAT thread!!! I've got a couple suggestions (will try to get pictures myself if no one beats me to it). 1) If my research is correct, the oldest building still standing in Houston is located at 813 Congress (LaCarafe) built around 1845. 2) Second oldest building - the Travis Building (TreeBeards) built around 1870 3) Annunciation Church - dedicated in 1871. 4) The Cotton Exchange Building - built in 1885. Edited November 13, 2006 by Mark F. Barnes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 GREAT thread!!! 4) The Cotton Exchange Building - built in 1885. I've often wondered where the cotton bale went when they added the 4th floor. Anyone have a clue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Heights Clock Tower Private residence E27th @ Columbia Milroy Mansion Heights @ E11th Old Heights water tank W20th @ Nicholson Former Heights State Bank Heights City Hall and Fire House w/ original plaque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I've often wondered where the cotton bale went when they added the 4th floor. Anyone have a clue?Someone either has the worlds largest Zinc cotton bale or it was melted down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuredid Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Christ Church Cathedral Courtyard Unpainted House - Old Harrisburg Manchester Junction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuredid Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Julia Ideson Library Interior hallway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Unpainted House - Old Harrisburg Love that turn of the century shanty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuredid Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Juergen Dance Hall - Cypress Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuredid Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Gold Star - Sugar Hill Studios - Broad Street This House is Not For Sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuredid Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Glenwood Light and Shadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 5th Ward Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 5th Ward Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I think i remember watching them build the hand a couple years ago about once a week i would drive by check it out. Am i right about the date 2002 +/ - 2 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I've started adding some of the pictures from this thread to the Towrs architecture wiki in order to preserve them for whomever might find them of interest in the future.Here's the Texas and New Orleans Railroad shops article:http://www.towrs.com/wiki/index.php/Texas_..._Railroad_shopsFor those of you unfamiliar with wikis, they're web sites that allow anyone to add information and update them to keep them current. I'd like to get as many endangered Houston buildings on there as possible before they're gone. Many people find HAIF because they're looking for things from the past. If we can record what's left it will help people down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I'd like to get as many endangered Houston buildings on there as possible before they're gone. Many people find HAIF because they're looking for things from the past. If we can record what's left it will help people down the line. i'll start adding some once i get things a little more...organized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 And here's an article about the railroad itself to go with it: http://www.towrs.com/wiki/index.php/Texas_...rleans_Railroad Hardy Street Building at sunset I know this one. 2020 Hardy Street. Someone once wrote to me saying it was originally a grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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