Gulf Coast Deco IV: a new hope
Previous episodes:
Gulf Coast Deco I: the phantom menace
Gulf Coast Deco II: attack of the clones
Gulf Coast Deco III: revenge of the sith
These Gulf Coast Deco posts are inspired by the website Houston Deco. Some may ask: "What is Art Deco?" A few of these building are in Baytown, which is generally considered to be a part of Houston.
Let's begin with the Bay Theater, c. 1942
The ticket booth for the Brunson Theater, c. 1949, which is late for a structure to be considered vintage Art Deco, but Houston Deco lists it as an example of Deco from the 1940s.
This is one I've definitely dreamed of getting.
The River Oaks Theater, c. 1939, which is or has been endangered. I used to work right across the street from this theater, and I feared I wouldn't get to this area to get a picture of it before it was too late.
Rounded corner to a section of the River Oaks Community Center expansion, which was completed in 1948.
Wehring's Grocery and Market (was once also a Piggly Wiggly), c. 1938
And finally,
Clarke & Courts Printing & Lithography Co., c. 1936
Gulf Coast Deco V
Gulf Coast Deco VI
Gulf Coast Deco VII
Gulf Coast Deco VIII
Gulf Coast Deco IX
Gulf Coast Deco X
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The La Mode Lingerie building really stands out for me. I adore streamline style. Really graceful. If it was completed in 1948, it's outside the streamline moderne era, but it sure looks streamline to me.
The Clarke printing building looks like it's straight off the set of 42nd Street!
Nice set of photos!
That whole River Oaks Community Center is pretty cool. I grew up driving by it and going to the various stores, and even then it seemed special. I agree - that is very Streamline.
Yes, I love the Clarke & Court building. I tried to get it last time I was there, but gave it up to avoid a traffic jam.
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