57Tbird Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Interesting Plaza ad from 1944. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try again. I had a typo in my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 "Air conditioning available"I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Retail Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Heres the latest rendering and plan for the building 5020 Montrose Blvd. - For Lease Prime Location: In the Museum District Location: COMING SOON - PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER In the heart of the Museum District, just southwest of downtown Houston. 1.6 Miles to the Texas Medical Center which today consists of 42 member institutions. Easy access to Rice University and Hermann Park. Surrounded by several of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods. The Plaza addresses the intersection of Montrose Blvd. and Bartlett Street, just north of Bissonnet. Land: Building: 2,000 - 75,000 sf of Space Available 3-Mile Population: 154,134 Traffic Count: 64,182 Comments: New Medical Office Building Built in 1926 - In 2004, will begin redevelopment of the Historic Plaza Hotel. Rising to the height of eight stories, plans call for a total exterior restoration with modern interior design. 250 Parking garage to be added on the west side of the building. Ready Summer 2005. (For more information please call 713-778-0900) Lease Term: 5 to 10 Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Well the rendering looks pretty good. Is the renovation work almost done? I ask because it says "Ready Summer 2005." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Not sure where the other thread on this building is, but here's an article on the remodeling progress.http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/t...12/news/3313911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 plaza thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Is this rennovation still underway (or perhaps complete)?Even back in my day I couldn't wait to see this building revived.I truly hope it is still happening/has happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehou Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Is this rennovation still underway (or perhaps complete)?Even back in my day I couldn't wait to see this building revived.I truly hope it is still happening/has happened!The news is good. According to a recent HBJ:The Plaza Hotel has stood empty for years and was still vacant on its 80th birthday this week. But the historic structure in the Museum District will have some occupants for company upon turning 81. The landmark hostelry being redeveloped into office space is expecting an initial tenant by September. Tradition Bank will take the entire first floor, and has negotiated to change the building's name to Tradition Bank Plaza. Half of the nine-story building has already been leased, but the space won't be ready for occupancy until later this year. The old Plaza Hotel opened on Feb. 26, 1926, at 5020 Montrose Ave. It was modeled after the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York and cost $1 million to build. When David Greenberg and Douglas Brown bought the 72,000-square-foot building two years ago, they projected a cost of $24 million to convert the property into a medical office building. Most of the tenants thus far are medical-related. The top floor will be a day surgery center. A plastic surgeon has leased all of the eighth floor. But other types of tenants -- such as the Tradition Bank, a day spa and Pinnacle Title -- are also moving into the octogenarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 But the historic structure in the Museum District will have some occupants for company upon turning 81.praise the lard! i was about to think this one got the boot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needcable.com Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 A good friend of mine is looking at leasing a space at what was once the Plaza Hotel on 5020 Montrose Boulevard. Does anyone know who has designed the new building / complete remodel and / or what it is going to look like - inside and out? Second - how about a little history of the building -plsJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 designed by joseph finger, completed in 1926...here's a discussion on it:http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...hp?showtopic=92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Well, I don't think they're changing the facade. I know they've redone/remodeling the bottom 2 floors. I have not seen any renderings, but I'm sure if you found out who owns it/is remodeling it, they would have some info for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 greenberg and co home pageplaza info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 It's almost like the Texas Medical Center is expanding on the northern side of Hermann Park. (With all the Medical Buildings next to The Miller Outdoor Theatre/Museum of Natural Science/Warwick Towers.). I know it's not 'The Texas Medical Center', but there is alot of medical buildings on that side.Thanks for the info houston-developement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I dated a girl who worked and lived at the Plaza Hotel back in the late 70's. She operated the switchboard at night. It was the original headset type with the master panel and plug in wires. (right out of a 30's movie set). I would sometimes wait in the Chaucer Room and have drinks until she got off duty. That was another step into the past. She lived with an older lady resident who needed someone to drive her around and keep her company. This girl, by the way, had great set on her. She was real popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Merged similar topics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Over the past couple of years, I noticed a building next to the residential tower at 5000 (maybe 5100 across from the Jung Center)) Montrose that was being rehabbed. It appeared that it was going to be some sort of medical professional building, but I haven't noticed any other activity in several months. It appears to me that it is ready to be occupied, and even has an ATM out front, but nada. Anyone know what's up with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonRealtor Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Over the past couple of years, I noticed a building next to the residential tower at 5000 (maybe 5100 across from the Jung Center)) Montrose that was being rehabbed. It appeared that it was going to be some sort of medical professional building, but I haven't noticed any other activity in several months. It appears to me that it is ready to be occupied, and even has an ATM out front, but nada. Anyone know what's up with this? I assume you are referring to 5020 Montrose If so, Tradition Bank (http://www.traditionbank.com/community-medical-district.asp) is in there and there is space currently on the market (http://www.greenbergcompany.com/Office/Off...20/Default.aspx) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Why, yes, I am. It just looks so DEAD. Every time I drive by it it seems like there isn't any activity at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 They worked for quite awhile on rehabbing this building. I appreciate their efforts at restoration. They also added a HUGE garage to the back. The garage is pretty fugly for the residents who reside behind it to look at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 That's the old Plaza Hotel (Joseph Finger):http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...hp?showtopic=92http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...p?showtopic=703http://hotels.arch-ive.org/pm/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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