Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Historic buildings of landmark stature that we lost in 2014

Early-Houston mural on North wall of Houston Club Building
which was reduced to rubble this Fall 
 The JPMorganChase Park is gone too.


Stripped and gutted Houston Club
Building prior to implosion
to make way for new humongous residential skyscraper built on spec 
Main at Capitol 



Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Muralism Houston-style - Art walls in Downtown, Midtown, and Montrose

The art bar mural in Midtown 
Mural honoring musicians on Numbers Night Club on Lower Westheimer 
Mango's on Westheimer (restaurant spot now posted for lease)
Biscuitpaintwall on Westheimer 
Painted brick wall of commercial building in Midtown

Butterfly-themed mural on wall of thrift shop in Montrose 
Houston Hip mural at Treebeards on Travis St Downtown 
La Creation mural in Midtown 
Houston Inspired Hip Tasty Funky Savvy
Boosterist Mural near Market Square Park
Boutique Hotel Icon with rooftop lounge in background 
Early Houston themed mural on wall of Houston Club Building
that was demolished this year (2014) 
Commercial mural on wall of Maine-ly Sandwiches shop on S. Shepherd

Cats and Dogs Mural at West Alabama Animal Clinic
Cats and Dogs Mural at West Alabama Animal Clinic 
Cats and Dogs Mural at West Alabama Animal Clinic
W Alabama Animal Clinic Mural 


Friday, December 26, 2014

Skyhouse Houston - New Downtown Residential Hi-Rise (Dec 2014 photo)


Photo of Residential Highrise at 1625 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
The Skyhouse Houston  Downtown residential tower after completion
in all its glory (there is one in Dallas too)

1625 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Retail & Restaurants coming soon (maybe)
View across Main in December 2014