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I was browsing the newspaper The Rice Thresher dated December 2, 1983 and came across an advertisement for Braesbrook Landing Apartments located at 7675 Phoenix Dr. Does anyone recall these apartments? I'd love to see a photo of the buildings or signage. Any memories of living here, or visiting friends? The current site is a little confusing. Half of this complex was demolished and rebuilt with The Lanesborough Apartments at 1819 South Braeswood Blvd. The other half of the parcel was occupied with the fire station, since demolished, and now sits vacant. I guess the developer of The Lanesborough didn't need all that extra acreage. They only built on half of the parcel. Give your rent payments a semester break. Come to Braesbrook Landing, on Braeswood, just west of Fannin. We’ll give you one-half month’s rent free when you move in, to help with the expenses of getting settled. And if you stay with us beyond six months, we’ll give you another half-month free as well. If you care about a better quality of life, we care about you. And we show I, with both adult and family sections, swimming, covered parking, and lots of extras like these: Free Transportation. Complimentary bus service to Med Center, U of H, TSU, and Rice, to save you gas and parking expenses. Larger Apartments. With storage space to match. Plus ceiling fans and dishwashers, in a choice of 18 floor plans. Security. Smoke alarms, deadbolts, and a 24-hour on-site uniformed patrol, with free escort service from your car on request. Maintenance. The most conscientious in the city. With a 24-hour hotline and next day service guaranteed. Life’s too short to live where you’re not happy. Do something about it at Braesbrook Landing. We know how to give your rent payments—and your life—the break they need. Braesbrook Landing Apartments 7675 Phoenix Drive * Houston, Texas 77030

I was looking at a 1955 map of Sugar Land when I noticed an oval race track. The oval track is near Alkire Lake, Eldridge Lake, and the Houston Fishing Club Lake. Edit: This could also be considered Stafford, Texas. While searching for a name of the race track, Sugar Land's official government website indicates the race track belonged to one of the cofounders of Sugar Land, Benjamin Franklin Terry. According to Wikipedia, Benjamin Terry lived from February 18, 1821 to December 17, 1861. Looking for traces of the race track, I found it on both Google Earth Desktop and HA. HA had aerial photos of the race track in 1953. I don't think the race track would still be visible and still in the oval shape some 92 years after Benjamin Terry had died. The race track would be covered up with grass and trees over the past 90 years. Unless if someone, or some group, kept the race track alive for 92 years after Benjamin Terry's death. The City of Sugarland's history page says this: The Terry/Kyle plantation, particularly Terry’s opulent home, became the area’s social center. The house included a ballroom and was close to a horse track. Terry’s home and race track were located near today’s Sugar Mill Elementary School; 13707 Jess Pirtle Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498. The track was located at the intersection of South Kirkwood Road and Wright Road; just off South Main Street (Highway 90). You can map it yourselves by going to Walong Marketing, Inc. at 12950 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477.

While browsing Ebay for historical Houston items I found a matchbook cover that I've never seen before. It's of the Chain of Inns Motor Hotel owned and managed by John W. Kinsel. The old motor hotel was located at 9604 South Main Street. On the flipside of the matchbook, there is a Roman Empire Club advertisement. I'm assuming this club was located within the hotel.

I was browsing the newspaper The Jewish Herald-Voice dated July 13, 1967 and came across a business advertisement for El Gaucho Imports Restaurant located at 6546 Fannin Street. Was this located inside a hospital? Or maybe in 1967 there wasn't a hospital at that prime Fannin location? Does anyone recall this place? Now Open El Gaucho Imports * Delicatessen - Curio Shop - Po-Boy Sandwiches Specializing in Spanish and Latin American Delicacies 6546 Fannin / JA 8-8364 (Across from Medical Center)

Very interesting logo! September 18, 1930.

I was browsing the newspaper The Jewish Herald-Voice dated May 6, 1965 and came across an apartment listing for Rebecca apartments located at 9707 Timberside Drive. What's interesting is it appears 80% of the apartments were demolished, and sometime in the 1990s the last remaining 2 apartment buildings was reused and rebranded. Now, the remaining building is called Citadel at The Med Center. I wonder why not just demolish the whole thing? Weird mystery. Anyone know about this area? $119.50 All Utilities Paid Special: Large 3-bedroom, 2 Baths for $199.50 No Lease No Deposit Rebecca 9707 Timberside / MO 6-4500 You can see the empty field where the majority of Rebecca was located in the 1960s. Now looks to be a soccer/sports field.

Anyone have experience at the apartment complex called Citadel at The Med Center located at 9707 Timberside Drive? This garden-style multifamily development might actually be affordable compared to modernized 4 to 6 story apartments. https://www.citadelatmedcenterhouston.com/

TMC Helix Park!! Impressive!! One Discovery Way: Helix Park, section 1: Helix Park, section 2: TMC Helix Park, section 3: TMC Helix Park, section 4: Two Discovery Way: Unknown Street: TECO connection: Mixed-Use Garage:

Saturday was a busy day! I saw both CenterPoint Energy and Stake Center out. CenterPoint emailed me back, indicating there will be construction in the area. Just what is happening? Is all this in preparation for TMC BioPort?

Levit Green Boulevard is lined with trees!! The new and forth coming transmission lines are massive!!

This is going fast!!

Has anyone ever hard of Aunt Ruby's Peanuts? Salted peanuts made from jumbo, Virginia style peanuts. https://www.auntrubyspeanuts.com/product/salted-peanuts/peanuts The crunchy, water blanched peanuts retain their fresh taste due to the double sealed tins that serve as a natural form of preservation. Available in 20-ounce and 40-ounce tins, the peanuts are delicately roasted in natural corn oil and then lightly salted to bring out the familiar flavor. Munch on a handful of gourmet peanuts while watching a movie with the kids. Snack on Country Style Salted Peanuts while enjoying a televised baseball or football game. Any time of the day or night offers a perfect opportunity to eat delicious cocktail peanuts fresh from Halifax County. Thinking about ordering more of their offerings as well. The honey roasted peanuts sound fantastic. The Chocolate Peanut Clusters are so addicting. Some of the best chocolate covered nuts. Considering this is mail-order peanuts, it is a bit expensive. Kind of like a Central Market type of gourmet food. Just thought I would spread the word! Some great peanuts! The CM in-house roasted salted peanuts cannot compare

I don't think this is a horse riding ring. This race track features the same inner track as the Houston Speedway on Stella Link. Stella Link: Holmes Road/South Main:

Photograph from 1944.

Found it!! Can't find an address, but I do have a PO Box (or hospital mailbox?) number. Does anyone have a physical address? Texas Almanac, 1945-1946 includes all the hospitals in the state during that period. Pasadena - Pasadena Hospital and Clinic; Gen, part . . . . . . . 39, 20, 13, 566, 2,195. The Baytown Sun dated December 2, 2003: Patsy Ailenn Conner McCullen Patsy Ailenn Conner McCullen, 78, passed away November 29, 2003 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her husband Murff C. McCullen, D.D.S. her parents Inice Francis, R.N., and Edwin Earl Connor, M.D. and her big sister Kathleen Francis Connor-- -- They moved to Pasadena when Dr. and Mrs. Connor opened Pasadena Hospital and Clinic, which evolved into the Pasadena General Hospital-- The Daily Sun dated April 7, 1938: Girl Is Born Mr. and Mrs. C.R. White of Baytown announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday at the Pasadena Hospital and Clinic. The baby weighed eight pounds and 14 ounces and has been named Marie Claudell. Brenham Banner-Press dated July 1, 1948: Help Wanted— German widow, age 40-45, to make home with Doctor’s family of three adults, no children. Cook two meals a day and look after elderly woman-- board and $20 a week. Write Mrs. J.L. DuCroz, Pasadena Hospital and Clinic, Box 472, Pasadena, Texas. – 130-3tp.

This afternoon I was researching the hospitals in Pasadena, Texas and came across a historic website that featured Pasadena. http://www.earlytexashistory.com/Pasadena/histime.html The website lists the year 1937 as the following: - Presbyterian church organized. - Feb 14, Champion Paper mill opens. - Jackson Jr. High built. - First hospital, Pasadena Clinic & Hospital opens (Dr. E. E. Conners). - First movie house (Rita/Pasadena Theater, now Norman Furniture). - Methodist build new brick sanctuary ($12,000 with 400 members). Does anyone know where I can get more information on Pasadena's first hospital? I tried searching the libraries, and Google, with no luck. I'm guessing the hospital name is incorrect, which is why I cannot locate any information. I did find a few articles containing the person E.E. Conners (without being a professional Doctor). E.E. Conners was apart of USMC it appears. Thanks HAIF!

From the newspaper South Belt Leader dated November 13, 1986. Calligraphy on display at hospital A calligraphy exhibit is on display throughout November in the main lobby of Humana Hospital Southmore, 906 E. Southmore at Tatar in Pasadena. The exhibit is a project of the Houston Calligraphy Guild. The public is invited to view the exhibit.

From the newspaper The Baytown Sun dated April 26, 1991: Director of Laboratory Beltway Community Hospital, a 99 bed Med/Surg facility located in Pasadena, Texas, offers a challenging opportunity for the qualified candidate-- Human Resources Beltway Community Hospital 4040 Red Bluff Road Pasadena, Texas 77503 EOE M/F/H/V.

I was reading the newspaper The Baytown Sun dated August 26, 1990 and came across a business advertisement for Pasadena General Hospital located at 1004 Seymour Street. The hospital was located off of Pasadena Blvd. which used to be named Tatar. A Second Look... Cosmetic Surgery Services of Pasadena General Hospital-- Call us if you are considering comestic surgery, give us a call at 473-9028. Because you're worth A Second Look. Pasadena General Hospital 1004 Seymour, Pasadena, TX 77506 South Belt Leader dated July 14, 1983: Pasadena General adding new nursing tower, ICU Work has begun on a new three-story nursing tower and intensive care unit of Pasadena General Hospital. In addition to the 35,000-square feet of new construction, there will be 24,000-square feet of remodeling work. The $8.2 million industrial revenue bonds were underwritten by E.F. Hutton Company. Steve Claiborn, first vice president, handled the transaction for Hutton. The issuing agency was the Pasadena Health Facilities Development Corporation. The bonds are guaranteed by Huntington Health Services, Inc. (owners of Pasadena General Hospital) and by a letter of credit from Bank of Southwest, National Association, Houston. Jason Frye and Associations, Inc. the architect, has unique “contemporary” exterior that focuses on a large three-story arch. W.J. Mechura, Jr., hospital administrator, says construction is part of plan envisioned by their owners to offer more efficient, up-to-date nursing care. The new building is due to be completed in May 1984.

I was reading the newspaper The Baytown Sun dated May 31, 1959 and came across an article regarding nurse training at Southmore Hospital & Clinic located at 906 Southmore Ave. Nurse Training Class To Open Pasadena School of Vocational Nursing will open a new training class, June 22. The purpose of the school is to provide communities with persons capable of giving competent nursing care. The Pasadena School of Vocational Nursing is fully accredited by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. The school is operated jointly by the Pasadena Independent School District and the Southmore Hospital and Clinic. The school is located at the Southmore Hospital, 906 East Southmore, Pasadena. Applications are being received at the Texas Employment Commission, 110 South Main, Pasadena.

A fellow HAIF member was slightly confused about all the old Pasadena hospitals and had questions regarding Red Bluff Hospital located at 4040 Red Bluff Road. From the newspaper The Baytown Sun dated November 4, 1965: Experienced LVN's, RN's, O.R. Technicians Red Bluff Hospital Apply Mrs. Milis, 4040 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena. The Baytown Sun dated Tuesday, May 25, 1965: Nurses Wanted - LVN's, also experienced R.N. and Aides. Apply in person, Mrs. Mills, Red Bluff Hospital, 4040 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena. The Baytown Sun dated June 18, 1965: Dr. K.G. Mathis, adminstrator of Red Bluff Hospital in Pasadena, will speak on "Diabetes" at 10:30 a.m. The Baytown Sun dated February 16, 1979: Burkhalter had stood trail three times before being cleared of charges stemming from the Dec. 9, 1966 slaying of Dr. Robert Pendleton, a onetime partner in the ownership of Pasadena Memorial Hospital, then known as Red Bluff Hospital. Burkhalter was handed a life sent in 1970 but the verdict was overturned on appeal. A 1974 trail ended in a mistrial, and he was acquitted at a 1975 trial. Pendleton was gunned down at the hospital and the prosecutors alleged Burkhalter ordered the murder so he could gain control of the hospital and benefit from $210,000 in life insurance paid to the hospital on Pendleton’s death.

That is correct! Dr. Robert Pendleton, a onetime partner in the ownership of Pasadena Memorial Hospital, then known as Red Bluff Hospital.

I was reading the newspaper The Baytown Sun dated February 16, 1979 and came across a help wanted ad for Pasadena Memorial Hospital located at 4040 Red Bluff Road. RN's 3-11 and 11-7 $100 Bonus payable upon employment. Excellent salary and benefits. Pasadena Memorial Hospital 4040 Red Bluff Road Pasadena, Texas 77503 473-3311

I was reading the newspaper South Belt Leader dated December 3, 1980 and came across an employment wanted advertisement for Pasadena Bayshore Hospital located at 4000 Spencer Hwy. Specials for Special Nurses Pasadena Bayshore Hospital is looking for a select group of full-time and part-time RN's and LVN's to join our progressive health care facility. We recognize that nurses are special people and we offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and grow with us. Current openings include-- Pasadena Bayshore Hospital 4000 Spencer Highway * Pasadena, Texas 77504 * 944-6666, ext. 1230 An affiliate of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) e.o.e.

Family deaths; Joseph Goldman, Abe Levy, Haskell Levy, and Harriet Levy. Sorted in chronological order. The Houston Post. dated February 24, 1915: Joseph Goldman of Levy Bros. Dead Was Secretary-Treasure of the Dry Goods Company. Daughter Was Away Attending College, Hurried to Reach Home Before His Death; Was Too Late Joseph Goldman, aged 60 years, secretary-treasure of the Levy Brothers Dry Goods Company, for 26 years a resident of Houston, died at the family home, 2016 Main Street, at 7:50 Tuesday evening, after an illness of two weeks-- Mr. Goldman was a brother-in-aw of Messrs. Abe M., Like and Haskell Levvy and Miss Harriett Levy of this city, his wife being Miss Fannie Levy; Last December the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding was celebrated. Houston Post-Dispatch dated November 12, 1924: Society Will Attend Funeral In Body The entire membership of the Levy Mutual Aid Society will attend funeral services for its founder, Abe M. Levy, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the residence of the former merchant, 2016 Main Street. Dr. Henry Barnston will officiate at the ceremonies. Burial will be in the Beth Israel cemetery. Ley Brothers' store and Grand Leader were closed all of Monday in tribute to their former president. They will reopen Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Levy is survived by brother, Haskell, and a sister Miss Harriet. The Texas Jewish Herald dated September 16, 1926: Funeral services for Haskell Levy, 60, was held Sunday, September 12, at 10 'oclock at the family residence, 2016 Main Street. Rabbi Henry Barnston officiation Interment was the family mausoleum in Beth Israel Cemetery. Surviving Mr. Levy is his sister, Miss Harriett Levy-- Texas Jewish Herald dated October 14, 1937: Miss Harriet Levy, Philanthropist and Civic Leader, Dies Miss Harriet Levy, 75, a life-long resident of Houston who was known for her philanthropy and interest in the civic and commercial life of Houston, died at her home, 2016 Main, Saturday. Miss Levy was a sister of Abe M. Levy and Haskell Levy, brothers who founded Levy Bros. Department Store. She was closely associated with the business for 20 years. She was born in Houston, Sept. 13, 1862. Her life had been devoted to charity and welfare work. She gave the ground for the DePelchin Faith Home and was made a life member of the board. She was one of the original patrons of the Houston Symphony orchestra and one of the patrons of the Art Museum-- Dr. Henry Barnston, rabbi of Temple Beth Israel, officiated. Surviving nieces and nephews include Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Bath, Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Levy, all of Houston and Mrs. and Mrs. M.L. Goldman of New York. Active pallbearers were Marcus N. Meyer, C. Bernard Newding, Theodore F. Keller, Walter L. Conover, Dr. Thomas Freundlich, Morris D. Meyer, Joseph Finger and Dave H. Straus.