dbigtex56 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 There's been a lot of interest in preserving River Oaks Plaza, River Oaks Theater and the Alabama Theater buildings. I hope that the same attention will be given to the Tower Theater, on Westheimer. IMO it's just as worthy of preservation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I hope that the same attention will be given to the Tower Theater, on Westheimer. IMO it's just as worthy of preservation.True dbig. hopefully more owners will care so that we don't have to depend on ordinances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 There's been a lot of interest in preserving River Oaks Plaza, River Oaks Theater and the Alabama Theater buildings. I hope that the same attention will be given to the Tower Theater, on Westheimer. IMO it's just as worthy of preservation.I didn't know the Tower was still there! I moved away many years ago, but I used to live just a few blocks away on Graustark Ave. As kids, we used to go the the Saturday Fun Club there and watch Roy Rogers serials and cartoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disastro Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 There's been a lot of interest in preserving River Oaks Plaza, River Oaks Theater and the Alabama Theater buildings. I hope that the same attention will be given to the Tower Theater, on Westheimer. IMO it's just as worthy of preservation.I agree! I think all the remaining movie palaces should be preserved...and even restored and converted back into theaters!The drive-in is making a resurgence -- at least in Tomball -- why not the movie palace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Here's a shot of the Tower, prior to Hollywood Video altering the sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I say it would be a great idea to use the roof as an outdoor patio for parties, etc. Imagine the great views of the city from up there? So there still is no historical marker here? Shame, shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwphillips2 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I saw many a movie there. It would be a shame to lose it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I simply couldn't resist the temptation. Here is the trailer to one of the most successful blockbuster films ever shown at the Tower circa 1974-75. As mentioned on related Tower Theater topics, we kids used to even ride the bus to the theater just to see this epic. The lines/crowds wrapped around the block in both directions. Even more amazing in the evenings! We must have seen it at least 15 plus times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOg6KkoM_cs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I know there is a current topic concerning the theater (here) but thought nostalgia would be better suited in this one - these are c. mid 1980s-1990: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm5k Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Only been in the Tower once.. About 20+ years ago when Eric Johnson played the joint. He sounded good in there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 I simply couldn't resist the temptation. Here is the trailer to one of the most successful blockbuster films ever shown at the Tower circa 1974-75. As mentioned on related Tower Theater topics, we kids used to even ride the bus to the theater just to see this epic. The lines/crowds wrapped around the block in both directions. Even more amazing in the evenings! We must have seen it at least 15 plus times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOg6KkoM_cs The YouTube account has been closed, and there's no indication as to which movie is being referred to. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlydays Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 The YouTube account has been closed, and there's no indication as to which movie is being referred to. Anyone know?JAWS??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 The YouTube account has been closed, and there's no indication as to which movie is being referred to. Anyone know?Since he said he saw it 15 times I'd guess "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Only been in the Tower once.. About 20+ years ago when Eric Johnson played the joint. He sounded good in there.. Only been there once myself...1994 for Phish. It being a Phish concert, I don't remember anything after dropping a gel tab and my buddy getting a good deal on a ball of hash... Wait, wait...they did play Freebird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Since he said he saw it 15 times I'd guess "The Rocky Horror Picture Show".I thought that at first, too - except "Rocky Horror" didn't come out until '75, and didn't achieve popularity until it was re-released as a midnight movie, circa 1977. Perhaps Vertigo58 may have gotten his years wrong. Was "Rocky Horror" ever shown at the Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I thought that at first, too - except "Rocky Horror" didn't come out until '75, and didn't achieve popularity until it was re-released as a midnight movie, circa 1977. Perhaps Vertigo58 may have gotten his years wrong. Was "Rocky Horror" ever shown at the Tower?not that I'm aware of. The Alabama and later at the River Oaks. In the spirit of the Tower thread... I was at that Hunter Thompson show. He was a mess. Typical; was on one of his many lawsuit-fundraiser speaking tours. The last time I saw the Butthole Surfers in Houston was at the Tower in its waning days, circa 1994. A far cry from the Island ten years earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboybud Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 not that I'm aware of. The Alabama and later at the River Oaks. The BelAir as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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