I remember Montrose and Westheimer in the 1970's (Houston, Arlington: landlord, vs)

[Artemis224]

I worked at both Cleves Texas Jeans (Corner of Taft & Westheimer) and Zone 6 (Next to Radio Shack, corner of Westheimer & Waughcrest) back in the late 70's. Man, Westheimer was so fun back then! When I worked at Zone 6, I think I spent every paycheck at the comic book store, that was inside warehouse records(?).

[Clothahump]

I grew up in the Cherryhurst area, just outside of the (now) Montrose area. When I graduated high school in 1966, Montrose was just beginning to turn into the freak show of all freak shows. My friends and I used to go park in the lot by the old Weingarten's store at Montrose and Westheimer and just people-watch.

Probably the most memorable evening was the time two dragons got into a fight right across the lot from our car. A third dragon tried to break it up and it turned into a full-scale donnybrook. Entertainment for free. Anywhere else, we would have had to buy a ticket.

Good times, good times.

[Littledavid]

Hi I was a fixture at art wrens and silver dollar saloon. I am known as little David. Old gf of that time were Dingy, little Debbie, heather, Marlene wood, sandy. Other friends Ricky poteet,max adams, mike hall, Gary mc bride, John Boulet, sonny, billy Lalon.
We were there most every night and days too. The bandits were there, a lot of hippies and gays were there too. It was a 24 hr place frequented by all sorts of underworld charachters. The original alices resteraunt...theme song was in heaven there is no beer, we all sang along when played. My daughters grandmother was sandywettling the waitress. I grew up at Sanford and peen just down the street. Art wrens was a big part of my history. Anyone still alive contact Dave at [email]iamgamer58@gmail.com[/email]

[Hopeful for Life]

Originally Posted by Littledavid

Hi I was a fixture at art wrens and silver dollar saloon. I am known as little David. Old gf of that time were Dingy, little Debbie, heather, Marlene wood, sandy. Other friends Ricky poteet,max adams, mike hall, Gary mc bride, John Boulet, sonny, billy Lalon.
We were there most every night and days too. The bandits were there, a lot of hippies and gays were there too. It was a 24 hr place frequented by all sorts of underworld charachters. The original alices resteraunt...theme song was in heaven there is no beer, we all sang along when played. My daughters grandmother was sandywettling the waitress. I grew up at Sanford and peen just down the street. Art wrens was a big part of my history. Anyone still alive contact Dave at iamgamer58@gmail.com

What is “sandywetting”?

[Hopeful for Life]

Originally Posted by Artemis224

I worked at both Cleves Texas Jeans (Corner of Taft & Westheimer) and Zone 6 (Next to Radio Shack, corner of Westheimer & Waughcrest) back in the late 70's. Man, Westheimer was so fun back then! When I worked at Zone 6, I think I spent every paycheck at the comic book store, that was inside warehouse records(?).

I think that the Radio shack remnants were there until recently. Montrose is a depressing area to live in with constant tear downs happening all the time! I’ve only lived here since May and feel like an old timer already. Just recently, they are tore down the “Gibbs” at Montrose & Gray, the old apartments on Dunlavy across from overpriced “Common Bond”, the Burger King on Westheimer is now an overpriced Shake Shack and the “Corazon” on Waugh- whatever that was? Also, of course the strip center that had the Radio Shack. I think that the Tex-Mex theater will be closing eventually. Their food and drinks are terrible. Montrose is a depressing place to live if you’re a nostalgic soul.

[Tupelo69]

Does anyone remember this from Houston 1975/76?

The only time I lived in Houston was 1975. I use to hang out at a type of 'inner city commune' right in the heart of downtown Houston and I believe it was in the Montrose area. Seems like it was close to Gray St. but I might be wrong? It might have originally been an old monastery or some kind of religious structure on green verdant acreage surrounded by the downtown high rises. I was only there for a few months but it was very memorable, especially because of interesting hippies living there and the fact that it was this green plot of land surrounded by the downtown concrete jungle. I remember going to hear music at Anderson Fair a lot which seemed to be close by. I always wondered where it was and if it still exits in some form or fashion. Thanks, Tim

[Tupelo69]

I remember hearing the DJ Crash on the radio in 1975. I wish I could find footage of him or even audio of his shows.....loved his gravely delivery.

The only time I lived in Houston was 1975. I use to hang out at a type of 'inner city commune' right in the heart of downtown Houston and I believe it was in the Montrose area. Seems like it was close to Gray St. but I might be wrong? It might have originally been an old monastery or some kind of religious structure on green verdant acreage surrounded by the downtown high rises. I was only there for a few months but it was very memorable, especially because of interesting hippies living there and the fact that it was this green plot of land surrounded by the downtown concrete jungle. I remember going to hear music at Anderson Fair a lot. I always wondered where it was and if it still exits in some form or fashion. Thanks, Tim

[groovamos]

Originally Posted by Tupelo69

Does anyone remember this from Houston 1975/76?

The only time I lived in Houston was 1975. I use to hang out at a type of 'inner city commune' right in the heart of downtown Houston and I believe it was in the Montrose area. Seems like it was close to Gray St. but I might be wrong? It might have originally been an old monastery or some kind of religious structure on green verdant acreage surrounded by the downtown high rises. I was only there for a few months but it was very memorable, especially because of interesting hippies living there and the fact that it was this green plot of land surrounded by the downtown concrete jungle. I remember going to hear music at Anderson Fair a lot which seemed to be close by. I always wondered where it was and if it still exits in some form or fashion. Thanks, Tim

The only thing I can think of is a building at 2700 Albany (now lofts) which was an orphanage that looks like a convent, which is what I thought it was for a while in the '90's. It had some kind of alternative use or maybe underuse in the '90's and a great looking music bar on the ground floor with a beautiful patio with fish ponds.

Here is the loft website quote: "The building was originally the home of the Depelchin Children’s Center founded in 1892 by Kezia Payne DePelchin. The success of the Depelchin Center outgrew the size of the building at 2700 Albany St."

link: Houston Loft | 2700 Albany St Loft in Historic Building - Our Blog | ULR Properties

I moved to Houston from Austin in '89 on the threshold of middle age at 39. So my knowledge of a lot of historical Houston is somewhat limited but trying to learn as much as possible myself as the old stuff is fast disappearing. Luckily I know a lot of ppl who grew up here in the '50's ~ '70's
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You might have a look at the google earth street view of 2700 Albany.

[WRM20]

Originally Posted by Tupelo69

I remember hearing the DJ Crash on the radio in 1975. I wish I could find footage of him or even audio of his shows.....loved his gravely delivery.

The only time I lived in Houston was 1975. I use to hang out at a type of 'inner city commune' right in the heart of downtown Houston and I believe it was in the Montrose area. Seems like it was close to Gray St. but I might be wrong? It might have originally been an old monastery or some kind of religious structure on green verdant acreage surrounded by the downtown high rises. I was only there for a few months but it was very memorable, especially because of interesting hippies living there and the fact that it was this green plot of land surrounded by the downtown concrete jungle. I remember going to hear music at Anderson Fair a lot. I always wondered where it was and if it still exits in some form or fashion. Thanks, Tim

Montrose isn't Downtown. You may be thinking of the old Baker estate off of Baldwin Street and Oak Place, South of Webster. It's apartments now.

[resonator]

Originally Posted by TFW46

I remember Ms KiTiRiK, Channel 11's catlady. I thought she was lovely! About 10-15 years ago, I saw an updated photo of her;she was still lovely and graceful in her old age.

There was a picture of her in the newspaper recently (2018). Still doing well.
Some of us remember the minor scandal that ended her TV career.