Eastwood is leaning towards the higher end of the above mentioned price bracket so it may not provide competition for much longer. Powered by Invision Community. During the heights of video arcadom, the mall had two of them, the one by JC Pennys and the on in the food court. Granted, I see the same thing at Memorial City Mall and Galleria malls, but I see a lot more people carrying bags of clothing, etc. Other than that, It's a beautifully designed restaurant and a restaurant that has perfect food. The mall was two stories, featuring a food court. Today: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm. It said that ''After nearly 40 years of serving you in Sharpstown, the Finnger Furniture Company is closing our Sharpstown Mall location''. That stuff about the Conquistador opening the door to build hi-rise residential. That picture is awesome. A list of officers of the company did not include Louie Welch. In 2002, the mall was sold to a new owner who renamed it Sharpstown Center. This was in the 80's- way after Conquistador being the tallest building. Weekend evenings, the place turns into a dance club and bar. Cities occasionally need to make certain improvements to their infrastructures to help economic. The food camemore, The ambiance is outstandingtables in honeycomb, not noisy. In the 1949 City Directory, Frank W. Sharp is shown residing on Meadow Lake Lane, just off San Felipe and Weslayan. Houstonia Magazine The service and the presentation of the food are spectacular. When I was a LITTLE kid I'd go there with my Mom and "Mr. Sam" would always give me a piece of bubblegum. Motorists must proceed through the intersection and make a left or U-turn at the next break in the median, causing a backup in traffic flow. Jones Fried Chicken wasserving spicychicken-and-rice long before the Halal Guys arrived in Houston. Southdale Shopping Center in Edina, Minnesota, is regarded as the first enclosed shopping center in the United States. Ok guys.I am 42. In the 1970s, the mall was expanded to include a fourth anchor, JCPenney. Sharpstown is a great place. Does anybody remember a grocery store near Fondren and Bissonett called Sacco Bros.? My favorite store there was "Dream Merchant". I told her she really frightened me as a child and she said, "How else do you think I kept all those kids in line?" Who cares about Sharpstown in the 60's, when we've got TV Johnny, Paul Wall, and TV Jewelry at Sharpstown, now? So here is my million dollar questionwhat is scaring off the developersdon't tell me the gangs, etcbecause I remember Midtown before it was "Midtown" and it was probably worse. I am sorry I haven't been around much and ended up missing this thread! Ok, the interior might be awesome but what aboutmore, The corn cheese, kimchi fried rice (w spam) and soju blends (esp orange creamsicle and gummy bear) were all awesome. What are the best vegan friendly restaurants? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. theater, man that place was big. Wow! I can recall that the floors in the mall were done in these small red circular tiles with the railings and metal stairs painted brown. Signs posted before the intersection indicate this. I definately remember the drive in. But it won't come until people are priced out of Oak Forest, Westbury, Lindale & the like. Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated Valbona Health Center (formerly People's Health Center) in Greater Sharpstown for ZIP code 77074. The nearest public hospital is Ben Taub General Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. [15] The City of Houston instituted the current nine city council districts in 1979. I have very vivid memories of Sharpstown Mall. The mall was originally anchored by Foleys, Sears, and Weingartens. Good Time Charlie's was the place to be. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Lucio Vasquez is a newscast producer at Houston Public Media, NPRs affiliate station in Houston, Texas. For people in the $125,000 to $175,000 price bracket, there are other options that a lot of people will find more attractive than Sharpstown. 713.777.1111 info@plazamericas.com 201 Sharpstown Mall It was flight to the "safety" of the 'burbs that got SharpstownI am waiting for the redev. Here's a Bob Bailey pic from a book called, Who cares about Sharpstown in the 60's, when we've got. This ensured that Sharpstown would be connected to the heart of Houston, and that deliveries to the new mall would also be reliable. Worked there for a few years during the early 80's. Did anybody see this article in the Chronicle last month? Share with us in the comments below! on Carvel and turn left onto Waldo to Rowan Lane and I feel like it might was well be 1971 and I am walking home from 1st grade. Steve Pittman, communications director for the Authority and the Sharpstown Economic Development Authority, said construction should begin in March. WebPlazAmericas Mall 201 Sharpstown CtrHoustonTX77036 (713) 777-1111 Claim this business (713) 777-1111 Website More Directions Advertisement Photos See More Hours I lived in the sharpstown area for a while when I was younger though. Sharpstown is a bad word in many people's minds. In 1922, the J.C. Nichols Company of Missouri constructed the first shopping mall known as the Country Club Plaza. Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. To the far east was Bellaire HS. We like it best inside a cheese-fattened pupusa with a mound of crunchy, tart curtidopickled cabbage and carrotson the side. That BBQ Barn is still there. Of course, call them in advance and you also may want to check if the Houston Public Library has been given copies of the images. Mall Info | PlazAmericas And, Strake and St. Agnes offer incredible educations. I remember PE in that old school room with Mrs. Robinette. Any help is appreciated! It is true that sometimes transitional neighborhoods are like bad drunks, they have to hit rock bottom before they want to go into rehab! In 2006 the Houston Press alternative weekly newspaper awarded Sharpstown Center "Best Hip-hop Mall,"[13] and Sharpstown began to bill itself as "Houston's Premiere Urban Mall" on its website. Are you sure you don't want to edit and rephrase that question? When I lived there beginning in 1969, Sharpstown had 3 sections referred to as Sharpstown 1 (Bintliff east area, Sutton Elem., Jane Long Jr. High), Sharpstown2 (Sandpiper to SW Freeway), and Sharpstown 3(West side of SW Freeway, Mary Bates area, Pat Neff Elem., Sharptown Jr. High. My friends worked at His Place, Chick-fil-a, Foleys and the Oak Tree. I still think Westbury is stealing Sharpstown's thunder by luring the entry level buyers that typically create a revival. This makes me sad we moved to the Aldine area In 1979, said KPRC 2 viewer Stephanie Longoria Mottu. Yes, Sharpstown High School had 2 smoking areas. When Sharpstown Center opened, it was located on the edge of Houston's southwest suburbs. It's easy for modern residents to forget how small Houston was half a century ago, but Sharpstown was considered a suburban escape from the hassles of living in the big city, while still conveniently only 15 minutes or so from the downtown area. By 1970, Sharpstown Center had 57 stores and was fully leased. I also recall that "Time Out" arcade was very popular for the "big kids". [5] The loss of Montgomery Ward would leave Foley's as the mall's only remaining anchor tenant, if not the only remaining original tenant from the mall's 1961 opening. Lately, Lucio has focused his reporting primarily on public safety and criminal justice Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. The $32M was for 4 developments, 3 new and one old. I grew up at Greenspoint Mall! Tags hpd ice cream incomes taxes Lucienne Bellefontaine nicolas chavez police shooting Political Roundup politics taxes. I live in a redeveloping area in the Heights and realize that areas have to reach a point sometimes where the area is so rundown that redevelopment is attractive. Because it was Houston's first air conditioned malla luxury given Houston's historically unpredictable weather, many Houston residents residing in the central part of the city wanted to experience the "mall of the future", hence the traffic concerns. Full Member. I have to admit that felt awesome that we were still talked about! If I remember correctly we had 635 graduates that year. 7118 Bellaire Blvd. (Apparently the astronauts were not allowed to accept the homes.) There was that big clock thing in the middle that was a time capsule. I also went to Strake Jesuit so I knew Bellaire before it became Chinatown West. I heard from a woman at my church that the owners are going to tear down and rebuild a larger home. Where to Eat Right Now in Sharpstown | Houstonia Magazine Churros y Crepesis conveniently located right next to Huaraches La Villa in the PlazAmericas food court, so save room for dessert. It was like going back in time 15 years when you walked in the parts dept. I went to Neff's 40th birthday party and saw some of the old teachers and Mr. Martinand the first principal who was probably gone before you got thereMrs. Moore. It will be managed by Matthew Lopez, an engineer with Cobb Fendley & Associates. I *think* there were only two temporary buildings way back then. There was a model shop/hobby shop on the second floor (kind of in the corner) that was the coolest place for a teenage boy to hang out in. Despite both Glenbrook & Westbury having issues with crappy apartments nearby like Sharpstown as well as similiar era homes, most buyers I have feel like Westbury is more "connected" to the city and generally feels closer in, with a little better curb appeal in most areas. [16] After the conclusion of its liquidation sale on March 15, 2008, employees were moved to other Macy's stores. growth within an area. 509 Olive Way, Suite 305, Seattle, WA 98101Phone: 713-862-4570 Fax: 713-862-4606, By So did the Sinclair Station become an Arco? Anyone know the history of the land that is across the street from Sharpstown mall where the Gillman Mitsubishi/Honda used to be before it moved out? Would go to Greenspoint everyday for lunch at the food court. Sharpstown Mall is a regional shopping mall located in southwest Houston, Texas, United States. Maybe that's it? Restaurant was chill.more, If you're looking for a truly exceptional dining experience, look no further than Lazy Dog! Contact Us. The question is.will it be good? prominent middle to upper middle class? This was also known as the Gaylynn Terrace. I really hope it brings some life back to good ole Sharpstown! If they had demolished the whole parcel of land and built 1950s era type single family homes it would have been better than just have the area decline so much and attract stuff like gang activity and such. I grew up there and stayed after the decline. A $5 million renovation was completed in 2007, which added new tile and carpeting, updated lighting and signage, and a new childrens play area. What are: TIRZ and PID? There is one Sharpstown realtor who has been saying for years, "Sharpstown is the next Bellaire." Woah! Went to the Astro Arena for graduation. Any way. Wow, when was the party? Then it was a dollar cinema for a while. It is the largest mall in Texas and the seventh largest mall in the United States with 3 million square feet (280,000 m2) of gross leasable area and 400 stores. Edited by Is the Heights' success pumping up the northern suburbs firstwe'll get to Sharpstown after we finish Oak Forest? Whatever you ordergordita, pupusa or tacoget it filled with the signature trompo: strips of tangy-sweet achiote-flavored pork with crispy, griddled edges. [citation needed] Sharp would also place a time capsule in the cornerstone of the mall.[7]. We used to eat at the Del Taco that's a sandwich shop now. Not dead enough? Samir Dharia moved to Houston from New York in 1985. (Bellaire runs east-west; Fondren, north-south). What anchor stores remain at Sharpstown? Location:Southern North America, United States, Texas, H-Town, Montrose, Lower Westheimer. Also, the Southwest Freeway outside the loop video has some information about Sharpstown. There is no way for people to bleed over to the Sharpstown area when they start looking at homes in other places. I grew up mainly in Alief. Faux wood over the walls, old glass cases to showcase things, and a 1987 calander of a woman in a bikini holding a fish. I was born and raised in Sharpstown, SHS class of '85. It is owned by Simon Property Group and managed by its Simon Malls division. Beginning in 1979, construction of a second floor began (effectively doubling the mall's store count to over 200) and the mall was extensively renovated from its original 1950s appearance to better compete with Westwood Mall and the Galleria. Home construction 1965. Food Delivery ServicesComfort FoodCaterersGalleria/Uptown, Sausage & Pepper, Meatball, and Chicken Bacon Ranch, Definitely order the popcorn chicken. I remember our neighbohood as being on the poor side of middle class. I also could have been one of those kids standing at the clock, I have a good memory of that thing. Go my first Honda from Gillman Honda when they were in the small showroom in the corner. But, since most of the homes were custom built there the housing stock just has a better quality fit & finish in the details than what they see in Sharpstown. Trust me. Was it on the sidewalk near the temporary buildings on the Waldo side? Oh no. Deputy constable shot to death in Sharpstown mall by a man later Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. The Sharpstown area has changed a great deal over the decades since its creation, and those changes reflect the way Houston has continued to evolve, a city "They will improve access to the whole area, and set the tone for the area as a gateway," Schiller said. I, too could have been in that Clock pic (but was probably at Gene's Model shop!!). I guess that photos of Sharpstown are rare. Not sure what is driving the home values up in Sharpstown (near the Sharpstown country club), but I agree, many neighbors are good people and many are even native Texans to boot. Route 59 and Bellaire Boulevard. Dec. 13, 2014. I used to drool over the R/C cars they had for $120 (a lot of money in 1985 & and fortune for a kid). Even though it's only been gone a short time, I miss the original Antone's on Taft. These developments included countless new apartment complexes home to young professionals in Houston's energy industry, residential developments as far south as Missouri City, the construction of Houston Baptist University, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, numerous car dealerships, and a new studio complex for the city's NBC television affiliate, KPRC-TV and its sister radio station KPRC-AM. There are also The former Sharpstown Center in Bellaire was transformed into a cultural center in 1961. New businesses may not locate in cities where the streets are inadequate, the utility service is substandard, or the public facilities and services are inferior. Once you turn off of the major roads and get 2 blocks away the homes and streets are just lovely in many cases. Posted December 6, 2008. Are those "temporary" buildings still there? assessments on property that is within the city or within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The mall's decline began as many of the nearby apartment complexes, once dominated by young professionals and single adults, became notorious as residential arrangements for low-income dwellers, which in turn resulted in an increase in criminal activity. They like to keep stuff spicy but there are some stuff that isn't spicy. It is also home to 120 retail stores and restaurants, a department store, and a food court founded in 1995 which is perfect for family dining. and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. I used to think that elevator right in front of the arcade was the most awesome thing in the world. In addition to the other factors already mentioned that contributed to the "decline" of Sharpstown Mall, I would add the construction of First Colony Mall, expansion of the Galleria, etc. They finally got rid of it many years later. Posted September 13, 2004. Sam Wisialowski, president of the Y'alls Texas Store chain, stated that sales were declining annually by about 25 to 30 percent at its Sharpstown store when the chain decided to close said store in 1990. According to Houston Police Department data, the intersection was listed among the city's Top 50 Accident Locations from Jan. 1-March 31, 2005. By They were easier to get in and get out of. I still have some things I bought there and I have a T-whirt that I purchased there about 1 hour before a DEVO concert in 1982 at Cullen Auditorium at UH.Still have the ticket stub. General Hours. Toys 'R' Us sues small Houston Toyz store owned by immigrant The arrival of railroad lines in the late nineteenth century, as well as Houstons development as a port city, aided the citys rapid growth. I have a photo of the Clock of Texas. The temporaries are still there - but now there are a lot more of them. Man those were great times. The development of Sharpstown is credited to Houston businessman Frank Sharp. Bill Calderon, executive director of the Authority and TIRZ No. The homes are of good quality and it has LOCATION.easy access to the rest of the world. But we moved to Rowan St near the intersection of Waldo in 1965. 400 additional homes in the Industrial Addition; no other details. As others have statedSharpstown Mall was the "hip" place to be in the 80's.very ecletcic and people would drive for miles just to be in that dynamic place. KPRC 2s Amy Davis took a stop at her old stomping grounds, Greenspoint Mall in north Houston, during a Facebook Live Wednesday. Presently, no left turn is allowed from any of intersection's two adjoining streets. The mall opened as Sharpstown Center, on September 14, 1961, mere days after Hurricane Carla affected Houston, with future United States Senator Ted Kennedy appearing during the opening ceremony as the main speaker. I guess that's never possible. He was alway working on them in the driveway and about every 30 minutes you could hear him holler at his wife, "Etheeeeellllll! I would agree with the Valley Girl type reference in that it was a very hip teen place to hang out back then. [citation needed], Early on, transportation concerns became a threat to the mall's success, and consequently Frank Sharp decided to donate a 300ft (91 m)[6] wide strip of land to build the Southwest Freeway (Interstate 69/U.S. We were the class that gave Principle Jackson a quarter with each hand shake. WebOPEN NOW. WebWestwood Mall opened in 1975 with anchors Joske's and Sears, along with over 60 stores. #ItsOpen Do you have any favorite memories of this place? I quickly witnessed the mall change from a standard suburban retail destination to a struggling urban shopping center. Our server was also really nice and was willing to help us withmore, My friend and me got the super long wait at Kyuramen then we decided to try this korean place, i got kbbq the day before so i skipped HoneyPig. Worked at the mall for many years, from the food court to sunglasses then jewelry it was the best time and great friends, said Tawanna Bateman. PlazAmericas was the name given to it in 2014. As 2000 dawned, a New York investment group named Sharpstown Center Associates owned the mall. Dream Merchant - A Look Back at Houston's Weird Retail Past. I was just a little kid, but I remember seeing those "wierdos" at the school. I live in Westbury and have seen some homes pop up near here that are part of this disturbing trend to ruin the vintage look. If you really, really need the images, going to Austin to see what they have may be an option. It was the mall of malls to be at as a teen back then and it was very racially and culturally diversified just like our city, which made it very cool. How and when were the first mall constructed? I remember that Sinclair station too, did you notice the price in the color picture was 24 cents/gallon? Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. The area is also known as the Texas Gulf Coasts cultural and economic heart. Because of its extensive retail space and a diverse selection of stores, the Galleria is an excellent place for Houstonians to shop. Chumley also stated that the mall would cater to the Hispanic population (which now constituted 52% of the population of the mall's three-mile trade area), would undergo a $10 million renovation to boost its appeal to Hispanic shoppers, and would have 350 stores by the time renovations were completed. This is awesome and I might know some of yall. The little baseball field was right behind them. 10 Best Shopping Malls In Houston, Texas | Trip101 Some people may feel that Sharpstown is a great area because it offers a variety of amenities and is relatively safe. She stopped and experienced a burst of nostalgia after hearing from a viewer post that some area of the property may have been demolished. Loved going to Oshmans, and bought my first Apple Macintosh computer from Fingers Furniture when they wold electronics! The seven-member TIRZ No. Food, however, did not live up tomore, This place is closet thing to the original knife cut noodle you will find in Houston. Two decades of growth have taken a family, who immigrated to America, from a small space in Sharpstown to a high-profile spot in The Galleria. Glenbrook is closer to downtown, but on the "wrong side of town" for most people. SL. theater, man that place was big. The Changing Face of Houston: Sharpstown Then and Now It can not be much longer before there are some massive bulldozes going on and redevelopment to start happening. The mall remains open, but several stores and restaurants are closed or empty. It was built in Sharpstown Industrial Park Section 12.[3]. I unfortunately had to sell our property after owning it when new in 1966. Man those were great times. I remember before. She's still a little scary. But it never got that far. I was always impressed by the mica imbed into the top layer of the paving around the entrance that sparkled like a million glittering diamonds at night under the flood lights. Also saw the Sharpstown Clock on ebaydidn't buy it either, but saved it to my computer Great photos indeed Max. Houston mall shooting: Neil Adams identified as deputy killed In 1995, another expansion added a two-story Mervyns store. "[5] First Colony would also eventually seal the fate of Westwood Mall, which closed in 1998 and converted to a technology-focused office center, and eventually would impact West Oaks Mall as well. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. There is a proposal for a retractable-roof mall in Phoenix AZ. It is home to a number of world-renowned museums as well as the countrys largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies. 61. http://oscarmail.net/photos/sharpstown_con_circa_1965.jpg, Also, check out these images of the corner of Bellaire and US 59, http://community.webshots.com/album/94213053YBeTbI, http://community.webshots.com/photo/942130049276982aNZCCZ. I always remember looking out and seeing those twin buildings on Fondren and 59 with the flag on top. that's my hoem turf--I'll see what I can come up with. It was rice fields and ranch land when Sharp bought it and subdivided it, and it was built to do what suburbs have always done: give middle income people an affordable place to live. Originally the vision of developer Frank Sharp, who also created Oak Forest, construction of Sharpstown began in the mid '50s and was completed in 1961. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. Pennsylvania Notice in the aerial photographs how far down Hillcroft it extended. Sharpstown Center - Houston, TX 77036 - Yellow Pages [9] In 1993, the mall underwent a $50 million renovation,[5] with the largest addition being a new ten-screen Cineplex Odeon movie theater. In 1996, First Colony Mall opened in the suburb of Sugar Land, which resulted in Sharpstown losing many of its national retailers and a core customer base in Fort Bend County that had long been critical to the mall's survival. Hmmm. a car that could go back in time!! I have shown buyers in that price range there (Sharpstown) before, along with Westbury & Glenbrook Valley. Now those area awesome! I thought that was what it must be like in Hollywood. April 29, 2016 The new windows look almost like the old (that 60's geometric style) but they look thicker and are able to be opened. That would be a trip !! The noodles were perfectly cooked, mandu(steamed dumplings) were juicy.more, SeafoodCajun/CreoleChicken Wings$$Braeburn, You can get seafood anywhere in Houston. Trust me. I would think that this area has reached this point as land values have to be attractive to land developers looking to make plays on its proximity to the galleria. Sharpstown High was the coolest because it had a smoking area, or at least that was the rumor. [citation needed] The mall was also re-branded as Sharpstown Mall, and would be referred to as such until reverting to the original name in 1993. Don't remember what movies we saw there - I probably just fell asleep. Anyone know where I can find some? This is a review for restaurants near Houston, TX: "Doesn't look like much when you past it, but if you go inside, you'll be amazed with the interior. I remember wathcing movies from the back of our station wagon in my p.j.'s.
