Highrise Tower Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I was browsing the newspaper Southwestern Times dated July 31, 1952 and came across an article and business advertisement for Idlewood Kennels located at South Main Street & South Post Oak Road. Idlewood Kennels Open Dog Hotel The most modern dog kennels in America will be opened formally Sunday when Idlewood Kennels, on South Main where Post Oak road ends-ends into the main thoroughfare, opens its doors to the public. The opening will be on the 49th anniversary of the original Idlewood Kennels, which were the most modern in America before the Houston edition of the famous dog hostelry was founded by Leo Schelver, son of the founder of the original Idlewood Kennels. Houston’s newest and ritziest hotel for dogs is the last word in comfort for the pampered canine. It has air conditioning, all-tile stalls with running water and individual faucets, a beauty parlor for dogs where a pooch can get anything from a manicure to the fanciest poodle-doo. The founder is Leo Schelver, of Atlanta, GA., one of the nation’s best known dog handlers. The manager is Robert Hermanson, formerly of Detroit, Mich., who majored in animal husbandry at Michigan State. You Are Cordially Invited to Our Formal Opening Sunday August 3 Located 1.7 miles south of South Main underpass, we offer the finest appointments and services in the South • Air Cooled and Air Conditioned • All Glazed Tile Walls in Each Kennel • Running Water in Each Pen • Individual 25 Foot Runs • Completely Equipped Tile Kitchen where all food is prepared • Large Completely Equipped Beauty Parlor No Sick Dogs Accepted Nationally Famous in Atlanta Since 1903 Idlewood Kennels, Inc. South Main at Post Oak Road Houston, Texas MO-0630 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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