Continue Reading The Mayfair – Houston
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The Mayfair – Houston

1600 Holcombe Blvd. – Houston TX (built 1959; demolished 1991)

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Federated Metals

9000 Market St. – Houston TX (built 1952)   This building originally housed the offices of the Federated Metals Division…

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Astrodomain + Hotels – Houston

All but one Astrodomain Hotels stands today but all have been extensively remodeled.

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Houston Natural Gas Corp.

900 Lockwood Dr. – Houston TX (built early 1950s)

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Spring Branch Bank – Houston

8800 Katy Rd. – Houston TX (built ~1960)

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Hedgecroft Hospital & Clinic – Houston

5010 Montrose Blvd. – Houston TX (built 1923; demolished 1970)

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Plaza Hotel – Houston

5020 Montrose Blvd. – Houston TX (built 1929)

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Henke & Pillot Bakery – Houston

3015 Washington Ave. – Houston TX (built 1950; demolished by 1995; architect: Daniel L. Armstrong; later bought by Kroger Co.)

Continue Reading El Tex Temple No. 114 – Houston
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El Tex Temple No. 114 – Houston

3801 Garrow St. – Houston TX (built 1950)