River Oaks Theater

seweccentric on July 27, 2006 at 6:17 am

The theatre has some framed interior shots on the walls – I’ll ask if they have copies to post.

seweccentric on July 26, 2006 at 6:06 am

The River Oaks faces demolition in 2008 by the premises owners to make way for high-rise condos.
The Greater Houston Preservation Alliance suggests that everyone that
has a concern to write a letter to the following person at Weingarten
Realty, and copy the Mayor and Council Member Ada Edwards with the
concerns. They recommend that the letter should include points such as the historical significance of the buildings, cultural significance of the theatre, that it meets the needs of the community it serves, and that there are few places in Houston where one can walk from their homes to enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment.

This is the contact information:

Mr. Drew Alexander, CEO Weingarten Realty
PO Box 924133
Houston TX 77292-4133

cc Mayor Bill White City of Houston
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251

cc Council Member Ada Edwards City of Houston, District D
900 Bagby, First Floor
Houston TX 77002

lostmemory on September 27, 2005 at 3:47 am

This is a large photo of the River Oaks Theater in Houston. You won’t need a magnifier to see it.

lostmemory on September 9, 2005 at 4:40 am

Here is a vintage photo of the River Oaks Theater in Houston.

EAdkins on August 19, 2004 at 10:53 am

In the early 1950’s, Interstate changed the policy of the River Oaks from neighborhood sub-run to art, foreign langange. It was very successful for many years having the exclusive Houston engagement. I don’t think Houston had another art theater in those days. John Smith was the manager. I was the assistant at the Alabama in 1961 when Interstate transferred me to the River Oaks. The theater was playing SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON exclusive. After that, we followed with 101 DALMATIONS, THE ABSENT MINDED PROFESSOR and THE PARENT TRAP. What a six months that was.