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Easement Down the Road
10 Cite Fall 1983 ment Down the Road Good News for Preservation^ Joel Warren Barna for county offices. The Pillot Building was allowed to stand also, but the tactics of the preservationists left County Judge Jon Lindsay, the Chamber of Com- - : merce, and several Harris County commissioners 3 thoroughly angered. "We tried working with [preservationists], but they didn't deliver on the money or the help they promised to fix up the Pillot Building," Lindsay charged in an ff interview in 1982. "I can't wail until it falls down." Even though the county commissioners were explor- - ing suggestions for renovating the Pillot Building for 8 badly needed county law library, Harris County did not (according to preservationists) maintain the build- ng properly. Lindsay got his wish earlier this year, when, after what one critic calls "10 years of accumu- lated county neglect," one of the Pillot Building's walls began to collapse. "At this point, for whatever reason, the county de- cided to dispose of the problem once and for all. and After almost 20 years of frustrating rear-guard battles set about to demolish the building." says Shannon against ever stronger development pressures, Hous- Vale, a lawyer with a major downtown law firm, who ton's harried historic preservationists find themselves worked with the Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants in an unaccustomed position: They have recently won for the Arts, the Greater Houston Preservation Alli- two major victories. In the afterglow, preservationists ance, and other groups to save the Pillot Building yet are uniting to plan strategy for what may be their again. -
CITY of HOUSTON Archaeological & Historical Commission Planning and Development Department
CITY OF HOUSTON Archaeological & Historical Commission Planning and Development Department LANDMARK DESIGNATION REPORT LANDMARK NAME: Melrose Building AGENDA ITEM: C OWNERS: Wang Investments Networks, Inc. HPO FILE NO.: 15L305 APPLICANT: Anna Mod, SWCA DATE ACCEPTED: Mar-02-2015 LOCATION: 1121 Walker Street HAHC HEARING DATE: Mar-26-2015 SITE INFORMATION Tracts 1, 2, 3A & 16, Block 94, SSBB, City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. The site includes a 21- story skyscraper. TYPE OF APPROVAL REQUESTED: Landmark Designation HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE SUMMARY The Melrose Building is a twenty-one story office tower located at 1121 Walker Street in downtown Houston. It was designed by prolific Houston architecture firm Lloyd & Morgan in 1952. The building is Houston’s first International Style skyscraper and the first to incorporate cast concrete cantilevered sunshades shielding rows of grouped windows. The asymmetrical building is clad with buff colored brick and has a projecting, concrete sunshade that frames the window walls. The Melrose Building retains a high degree of integrity on the exterior, ground floor lobby and upper floor elevator lobbies. The Melrose Building meets Criteria 1, 4, 5, and 6 for Landmark designation of Section 33-224 of the Houston Historic Preservation Ordinance. HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE Location and Site The Melrose Building is located at 1121 Walker Street in downtown Houston. The property includes only the office tower located on the southeastern corner of Block 94. The block is bounded by Walker Street to the south, San Jacinto Street to the east, Rusk Street to the north, and Fannin Street to the west. The surrounding area is an urban commercial neighborhood with surface parking lots, skyscrapers, and multi-story parking garages typical of downtown Houston. -
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT for the PROPOSED
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT For the PROPOSED TORREY CHASE APARTMENTS 4163 TORREY CHASE BOULEVARD HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TX 77014 Prepared for OPPENHEIMER MULTIFAMILY HOUSING & HEALTHCARE FINANCE, INC. 2500 NORTHWINDS PARKWAY, SUITE 625 ALPHARETTA, GA 30009 Prepared by ___________________________ Lui Barkkume, P.G., CESCO Arkose Environmental, Inc. Environmental Project Manager P.O. Box 560975 TX Licensed Professional Geologist, # 1937 The Colony, Texas 75056 Telephone (214) 682-4582 www.arkoseinc.com AEI PROJECT NO.: 14-230 ___________________________ Michael Couture, P.G., REM Inspection Date: October 6, 2014 Environmental Project Manager TX Licensed Professional Geologist, # 3541 Report Date: October 20, 2014 Registered Environmental Manager, # 7474 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Proposed Torrey Chase Apartments 4163 Torrey Chase Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77014 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Detailed Scope of Services ............................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Significant Assumptions .................................................................................................................. -
UNT-0020-0166.Pdf
4 4 A I I -.. Y a To protect and preserve the state'5s historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment, and economic benefit of present and future generations. Front cover: A statue at the THC's new San Felipe de Austin Museum. LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, Texans are fortunate to have a dynamic cultural history-the envy of anyone who doesn't call the Lone Star State home. At the Texas Historical Commission (THC), we're excited about preserving the places that embody this heritage. It's our job, but it's also our passion as proud Texans. For the last two years the THC has translated this passion into successful projects and initiatives that preserve our unique history while generating measurable economic impact on communities across Texas,. This report showcases the agency's activities during the past biennium and demonstrates that we truly embrace our responsibility of preserving the real places that tell the real stories of Texas. Our most exciting accomplishment was opening the state-of-the art San Felipe de Austin Museum near Sealy. Planned for decades, Texas' newest history museum tells the story of the founding of the Republic of Texas with highly interactive and dynamic exhibits. We also celebrated the rededication of the Karnes County Courthouse in Karnes City, where hundreds of local residents gathered to commemorate the impressively restored 1894 building. We were humbled to see so many people appreciating the hard work of local and state restoration efforts through our Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Our agency experienced challenges, as did much of the state. -
National Register of Historic Places Weekly Lists for 2003
National Register of Historic Places 2003 Weekly Lists January 3, 2003 ............................................................................................................................................. 3 January 10, 2003 ........................................................................................................................................... 7 January 17, 2003 ......................................................................................................................................... 11 January 24, 2003 ......................................................................................................................................... 14 January 31, 2003 ......................................................................................................................................... 16 February 7, 2003 ......................................................................................................................................... 18 February 14, 2003 ....................................................................................................................................... 19 February 21, 2003 ....................................................................................................................................... 22 February 28, 2003 ....................................................................................................................................... 24 March 7, 2003 ............................................................................................................................................ -
Betty T. Chapman Contents: List of Historic Buildings with Addresses
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BELLAIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM: BETTY T. CHAPMAN CONTENTS: LIST OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS WITH ADDRESSES Settlement of Texas and the Founding of Houston: The Old Place (1923) – Sam Houston Park between Allen Parkway and Lamar Allen’s Landing Park – 1001 Commerce Avenue east of Main Street overpass Kellum-Noble House (1847) – Sam Houston Park on Allen Parkway Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (1850 )– Sam Houston Park between Allen Parkway and Lamar Post-Civil War Industrialization: Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade Building (1884) – 202 Travis Street Desel-Boettcher Building (1912, now Spaghetti Warehouse) – 901 Commerce Street Riesner Building (1906, former warehouse) – corner of Commerce and Travis Sweeney Coombs and Fredericks Building (1889) - 301 Main Street Kiam Building (1892) – 320 Main Street Old Sixth Ward Historic District – bounded by Washington, Colorado, Memorial, Sawyer 1909 Decatur Street (1870) 2212 Decatur Street (c. 1897) Freedmen’s Town – bounded by W. Dallas, Valentine, Genesee and Victor 4th Ward Ccottage (1866) – Sam Houston Park (upper section) Yates Homestead (1870) – Sam Houston Park (upper section) Market Square Park – bounded by Travis, Congress, Milam and Preston Seth Thomas Clock (1904) – in Friedman Memorial Tower at corner of Travis and Congress Oil Industry Spurs Growth: Texas Company Building (1915) – 720 San Jacinto Street Humble Oil & Refining Co. Buildings (1921, 1936) – 1212 Main Street Gulf Building (1929) – 712 Main Street Petroleum Building (1927) – 1314 Texas Avenue First National Bank Building (1905, 1909, 1925) – 201 Main Street Harris County Courthouse (1910) – block bounded by Fannin, Preston, Congress and San Jacinto Union Station (1911) – 501 Crawford Street Henry Staiti House (1905) – Sam Houston Park (upper section); originally in Westmoreland Historic District (1902) – bounded by W. -
2018 Biennial Report to Protect
2017 /2018 Biennial Report To protect and preserve the state’s historic and prehistoric resources for the use , education , enjoyment , and economic benefit of present and future generations . Front cover: A statue at the THC’s new San Felipe de Austin Museum. J LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, Texans are fortunate to have a dynamic cultural history—the envy of anyone who doesn’t call the Lone Star State home. At the Texas Historical Commission (THC), we’re excited about preserving the places that embody this heritage. It’s our job, but it’s also our passion as proud Texans. For the last two years the THC has translated this passion into successful projects and initiatives that preserve our unique history while generating measurable economic impact on communities across Texas. This report showcases the agency’s activities during the past biennium and demonstrates that we truly embrace our responsibility of preserving the real places that tell the real stories of Texas. Our most exciting accomplishment was opening the state-of-the art San Felipe de Austin Museum near Sealy. Planned for decades, Texas’ newest history museum tells the story of the founding of the Republic of Texas with highly interactive and dynamic exhibits. We also celebrated the rededication of the Karnes County Courthouse in Karnes City, where hundreds of local residents gathered to commemorate the impressively restored 1894 building. We were humbled to see so many people appreciating the hard work of local and state restoration efforts through our Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Our agency experienced challenges, as did much of the state. -
Chapter 3 Affected Environment
CHAPTER 3 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT Southeast Corridor Draft Environmental Impact Statement Chapter 3 – Affectred Environment 3. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT This chapter describes the existing conditions in the Southeast Corridor and project study area that could be affected by the alternatives.1 2 It also establishes the focus and baseline for Chapter 4, Transportation Impacts, and Chapter 5, Environmental Consequences. The study area for the description of existing conditions is identified in Figure 1-2 (see Chapter 1, Purpose and Need). Unless otherwise stated, existing conditions are described with reference to the base year of 2006. The conditions described in this chapter include those related to: land use; population and employment; transportation services and facilities; air quality; noise and vibration; visual quality and aesthetics; ecosystems; water resources; historic and archaeological resources; parklands; geology and soils; hazardous materials or contamination; and safety and security. 3.1 Land Use This section describes existing land use patterns in the study area and along the project alignment, local plans and policies affecting land use in the corridor, and the major activity centers within and adjacent to the corridor. The section ends with a discussion of development activity and emerging trends within the study area. 3.1.1 Regional Summary The Southeast Corridor is located within metropolitan Houston. The City of Houston had a population of 2.01 million in mid-2004. Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States, trailing only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, and it is the largest city in the southern United States and Texas. The Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metropolitan Statistical Area (Houston MSA) consists of 10 counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Waller. -
Appendix I — Inventory of Historic Resources and Noise Exposure
Environmental Assessment for Houston Optimization of Airspace and Procedues in the Metroplex Appendix I INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES AND NOISE EXPOSURE This appendix documents the inventory of historical resources identified for the Houston Optimization of Airspace Procedures in the Metroplex (OAPM) Environmental Assessment. Included are those historical sites previously catalogued and any new changes since the previous inventory on July 25th, 2012. This appendix also presents noise exposure values for all inventoried sites. I.1.1 Inventory The inventory list is composed of all identified Historic Places and Historic Districts within the Houston OAPM EA primary study area, for either of the following two sources: • The National Historic Register o Downloaded July 3, 2012 from http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/Download.html • Texas Historical Commission o Downloaded March 7, 2012 from ftp://ftp.thc.state.tx.us/ The two data sources overlap and most resources appear in both data sets. Where information was available from both sources, information from the Texas Historical Commission was used. Names are as they appear in the original source. The reference number provided by the respective agency was kept in the inventory. For those properties that are listed by both agencies, the reference number is the same. Table I.1 provides a listing of all historic resources by • Reference number • Source Listing • County • City • Historic Place Name • Alternate Name • Address I.1.2 Initial Consultation The inventory of Historic Places (July 12, 2012) and Historic Districts (as of July 12, 2012) was sent to the following agencies in letters dated July 20, 2012 as part of the Houston OAPM initial consultation (see Appendix J). -
10-13-2020 Board Book FINAL1
NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING TO: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Houston will hold a virtual joint meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 12:00 PM via ZOOM (https://bit.ly/34vDwhC), Meeting ID: 964 8121 1544; Password: 972386 to consider, discuss and adopt such orders, resolutions or motions, and take other direct or indirect actions as may be necessary, convenient, or desirable with respect to the following matters: Introductions of Guests and Public Comments I. Minutes of Previous Meetings a. Authority b. Zone II. Municipal Service a. HPD Overtime Report III. Financials and Administration a. Check Registers – August and September 2020 b. Q1 FY21 Financial Statements and Investment Report c. Draft of FY20 Audit Report IV. Southern Downtown Park: Construction Proposals V. North Houston Highway Improvement Project Update VI. Other Business a. Project Status Report b. Investment Officer Selection Executive Session a. Consultation with Legal Counsel Texas Government Code §551.071 b. Deliberations regarding Real Property Texas Government Code §551.072 c. Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters Texas Government Code §551.074 d. Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations Texas Government Code §551.087 Next Meeting November 10, 2020 at 12:00 PM Adjournment ________________________________ J. ALLEN DOUGLAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DRA/TIRZ#3 1 Board of Directors Meeting October 13, 2020 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number Three City of Houston 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Minutes of August 11, 2020 Meetings a. -
National Register of Historic Places Weekly Lists for 2008
National Register of Historic Places 2008 Weekly Lists January 4, 2008 ............................................................................................................................................. 3 January 11, 2008 ......................................................................................................................................... 10 January 18, 2008 ......................................................................................................................................... 16 January 25, 2008 ......................................................................................................................................... 26 February 1, 2008 ........................................................................................................................................ 33 February 8, 2008 ........................................................................................................................................ 44 February 15, 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 55 February 22, 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 59 February 29, 2008 ....................................................................................................................................... 63 March 7, 2008 ............................................................................................................................................ -
Melrose Building Other Name/Site Number: NA Name of Related Multiple Property Listing: NA
RECElV NPS Form 10-900 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service AUG - 1 Z014 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form 1. Name of Property Historic Name: Melrose Building Other name/site number: NA Name of related multiple property listing: NA I 2. Location Street & number: 1121 Walker City or town: Houston State: Texas County: Harris Not for publication: 0 Vicinity: 0 I 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 1i!1 nomination 0 request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property li!1 meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following levels of significance: 0 national 0 statewide 1i!1 local Applicable National Register Criteria: 0 A 0 8 lt1C D D State Historic Preservation Officer Date l Texas Historical Commission State or Federal agency I bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property D meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. Signature of commenting or other official Date I 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ~entered in the National Register _ determined eligible for the National Register _determined not eligible for the National Register. _ removed from the National Register _other, ex lain: ---T-1'------ - - United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places REGISTRATION FORM NPS Form 10-900 OMB No.