Ross Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Yes, that house, and pretty much all of the similar ones were torn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 The house where I grew up, in its original state, a bit over 100 years ago. I actually live very close to where my grandparents owned a house in the 1910s/1920s. Midtown used to be an upscale residential area. I'll see if I can find any info about their residence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixthwardguy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 This house was torn down right? If you can refer to Kayzer's post from June 2, 2008, that house has been dismantled and rebuilt at 210 Westmoreland where it still stands to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 That is what I assumed from the post, but I couldn't locate it on Westmoreland on google maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 If you can refer to Kayzer's post from June 2, 2008, that house has been dismantled and rebuilt at 210 Westmoreland where it still stands to this day.That's the Waldo Mansion. It was moved from downtown to Westmoreland & Garrott in the early 1900's. Some scenes from "Terms of Endearment" were filmed there in the '80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have instantly fallen IN LOVE with the No-Tsu-Oh festival!! We should bring it back, and incorporate the Art Cars!! We could have a short, nighttime parade that starts at Discovery Green, and ends at Market Square. It would be a great move to promote Houston Preservation. Anyone else interested in this? Seriously??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 No-Tsu-Oh festival would be an interesting event to return or at least the name. Quirky and old school mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 No-Tsu-Oh festival would be an interesting event to return or at least the name. Quirky and old school mix.Not too long ago (probably around the time of this topic's origin) there was a rolling party (not extacy, but it was a party that would move monthly) called notsuoH.This party has transformed into a club/bar on 314 Main.And here I thought the party (and later club named after the party) was clever!! they were only about 110 years late to the party!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 NoTsuOh is more of an indie/hippie/bohemian coffee shop than a club/bar. I think the first time I went was in 2001, and went occasionally for many years. I haven't been inside since probably 2007. I walked by a few weeks ago; seemed to still be open, although I didn't go inside. I have some photos of the interior from back in the day if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'd say it's more of a bar than a coffeeshop these days. Fun place to hang out. I took my Mom in there once and there was a stark naked guy playing guitar. Oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Yeah but the origin was a festival. It's great to discover about Houston's past. It would be another event that can easily incorporate Art Cars, and have a parade that celebrates the unique history that is Houston. Having a parade that connects Discovery Green (the epitome of 21st century achievement so far in Downtown Houston) to Market Square (the centerpiece of Houston's early government and commerce) would be very cool. No better way to preserve and honor the past than to educate people about it, and have fun doing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I posted some of this info in the Images of old Houston thread, but I thought it deserves a thread of it's own. What are the oldest buildings still standing in Houston? I know there must be more in the downtown area - here's what I've been able to find so far: 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. ....others? Treebeards is getting a new mural. I can't tell what it's going to be yet, but it's very colorful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Treebeards is getting a new mural. I can't tell what it's going to be yet, but it's very colorful. Gonzo 247 of Aerosol Warfare (gallery for street artists to display/sell their work) is doing this. Here's a progress pic: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=346379928805065&set=a.105589726217421.10939.105557986220595&type=1&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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