Houston eyesore becomes a landmark(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Meyerland Plaza was "an icon" that had simply become a victim of the financial failures of four owners and the federal bureaucracy, he said.
Meyerland Plaza was located in an established, heavily populated residential area that was undergoing a renaissance.
The old Meyerland Plaza sign -- a neighborhood landmark -- was recreated and set atop the new cinema complex, and some material from the old plaza found its way into the new construction to lend a sense of continuity.
Meyerland, a residential district at the outer southwest comer of Loop 610, was developed by George Meyer in the mid-1950s.
Meyerland might be termed Houston’s first “planned community” in that Meyer held to stringent deed restrictions and strong architectural controls for its development.
Meyerland Shopping Center was launched in 1957 with an “Around the World in 80 Days” celebration by George Meyer's oldest daughter, Leota Meyer Hess, who also managed it.
Look magazine called Meyerland a "state-of-the-art neighborhood" while House and Home magazine claimed it was the "ideal plan for a subdivision." Meyerland might be termed Houston's first "planned community" in that Meyer held to stringent deed restrictions and strong architectural controls for its development.
Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center was opened in 1957 as Houston's second regional mall and was managed by George Meyer's oldest daughter, Leota Meyer Hess.
The neighborhood is also served by Johnston Middle School (located in Meyerland), Pershing Middle School (located in Braeswood Place), and Pin Oak Middle School in the city of Bellaire (pupils zoned to Johnston have the option to attend Pin Oak), and Bellaire High School located in the city of Bellaire.
Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center opened in October, 1957 with a celebration of “Around the Shopping World in 80 Acres” featuring hot air balloon rides.
By 1958, the Meyerland Teen Club and the Meyerland Civic Club were thriving and The Meyerland Club, home of the nationally-recognized Meyerland swim team, was opened.
New and younger families are moving in, many of whom are second-generation Meyerlanders who are returning to their childhood home.
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On To Meyerland(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A five acre site in Meyerland was located and the congregation embarked upon a bond selling program to raise the necessary funds to finance the building of a new parish hall and school building.
The bond program was successful and groundbreaking ceremonies for the new construction were held in Meyerland on March 15, 1959.
Meyerland was one of the many subdivisions developed in the 1950s, complete with houses, shopping center, schools and churches.
And he believes that Wulfe's uncanny knack to remain focused on a vision is what made him the only developer in Houston with the perseverance to finally wrestle Meyerland Plaza back into the city's future.
Meyerland took two years and a lot of other people gave up.
He saw Meyerland's potential when a troubled thrift foreclosed on part of the property and hired him as a consultant to evaluate it.
A: All of Meyerland is in the 100-year flood plain.
Meyerland maintains high property values due to strict deed restrictions.
Meyerland boasts Exemplary schools and zoning to the famous Bellaire High School.
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Meyerland Martial Art Center - Building Better Futures Through Martial Arts(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Meyerland Martial Art Center has gained the reputation of instilling positive values in students of all ages.
Our staff is thoroughly trained to recognize the needs of each student in order to provide the highest level of training and service available.
With the advent of a modern curriculum, progressive teaching methods and a constant emphasis on safety, Meyerland Martial Art Center provides Houston with the best program for Martial Art training.
Due to the recent increase in break insand#44; all of the gates are closed...
Verandah at Meyerland: In Response to Seems niceand#44; but after being thereand#44; I would recommend it.
From -Anonymous-: The apartments are very clean and well litand#44; and the common facilities are great but the buildings sit in the Southwest corner of the 610 loopand#44; so the noise from the interstate is deafeningand#44; not to mention the late night trains that run almost every hour.
Cinema Treasures | Meyerland Plaza 8(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
the Northline and the Gulfgate cinemas) the Meyerland was the only of the lot to survive the auditorium splitting of the 1970s and 1980s.
The proprietors of the Meyerland Shopping Centre allegedly had a rider on the GC contract stating that at least one of the theatre's two auditoriums must remain intact.
The Meyerland was gutted and eight screens were placed in the existing shell.
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I will have forms at our next meeting on August 15 in case you are unable to get the form from their website.
I would like to proudly say to Gerry Birnberg that Meyerland Area Democrats have the highest number of sustaining members out of all the area clubs, and that Meyerland Area Democrats are doing their part to keep our party strong and productive!
As President of the Meyerland Dems, she is being a leader that supports the local party both as a volunteer and a financial backer.
Houston Wireless Internet(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Houston wireless internet hotspots include Borders Meyerland at 570 Meyerland Plaza, Sam Houston Hotel at 1117 Prairie, and Lobo Bookshop and Cafe at 3939 Montrose.