KHOU article abut Preservation Texas adding the theatre (along with The Alabama) to their 2007 list of endangered historic places. While they have no legal control over things, they have a well-established presence in Austin.
So far it’s just a rumor – Neither Weingarten nor River Oaks Management have said any such thing. It’s just been third party media coverage and I’ve yet to hear their source.
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
PETITIONS ARE WORTHLESS
…and the petition you posted is for the River Oaks (this page is for the Alabama)
If you want to save these theatres, it’s going to cost you a few more seconds than adding your name to a list online. GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND ACTUALLY HELP.
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
ROCKY HORROR FANS!
We are having a 30th anniversary show SEPTEMBER 23 & 34, 2005 at the RIVER OAKS THEATRE (2009 W. Gray) – just down the road. We will have a special “alumni” seating area for the Alabama alumni! Come see your old friends!!
Rocky Horror ran from August 1987 to February of 1992. I have a Houston Post newspaper clipping from August 28, 1987 and it is spelled “Bel Air” by then. The night time photo posted on movie palaces was mine taken in the Fall of 1991 – no bulbs were out.
Sweet. We’re already on the marquee for this weekend ;)
KHOU article abut Preservation Texas adding the theatre (along with The Alabama) to their 2007 list of endangered historic places. While they have no legal control over things, they have a well-established presence in Austin.
Ha! That photo explains why the old ticket box was in the Rocky storage room – they must have brought it out for that photo. Thanks for that link!
So far it’s just a rumor – Neither Weingarten nor River Oaks Management have said any such thing. It’s just been third party media coverage and I’ve yet to hear their source.
The theatre has some framed interior shots on the walls – I’ll ask if they have copies to post.
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
PETITIONS ARE WORTHLESS
…and the petition you posted is for the River Oaks (this page is for the Alabama)
If you want to save these theatres, it’s going to cost you a few more seconds than adding your name to a list online. GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND ACTUALLY HELP.
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
http://www.houstonrhps.com
and
http://www.houstonrhps.com/alumni.html
I would LOVE to get some OLD pictures inside the Alabama posted!
ROCKY HORROR FANS!
We are having a 30th anniversary show SEPTEMBER 23 & 34, 2005 at the RIVER OAKS THEATRE (2009 W. Gray) – just down the road. We will have a special “alumni” seating area for the Alabama alumni! Come see your old friends!!
Rocky Horror ran from August 1987 to February of 1992. I have a Houston Post newspaper clipping from August 28, 1987 and it is spelled “Bel Air” by then. The night time photo posted on movie palaces was mine taken in the Fall of 1991 – no bulbs were out.
I have uploaded a photo to:
http://seweccentric.com/ljimages/tower.jpg
The photo submission feature is currently down.
It also ran Rocky Horror from Jan 27, 1978 to Aug. of 1978.