2000+
The River Oaks Shopping Center rebuild
by arch-ivist on , under 2000+, 77019, commercial, redeveloped
S. Shepherd at W. Gray
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Quite the disappointing rebuild from Weingarten - lack of harmony with the rest of the center (material and color mainly), and its entry in to the book of overused, bland suburban-style strip malls.
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Postcard of original shopping center and rendering of rebuild:
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Letter from the City of Houston Planning Department regarding replatting for garage, and picture of garage construction:
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New section of the River Oaks Shopping Center:
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River Oaks Shopping Center demolition - September 2007:
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Westwood Gardens - Royce Builders
by arch-ivist on , under 2000+, 77064, Oddities, residential
Westwood Gardens
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This northwest Houston subdivision was left half-built after Royce Builders fled the scene.
Swamplot entry: http://swamplot.com/westwood-gardens-still-life-a-photo-tour-of-half-built-houston-homes/
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