Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Daily Demolition Report: Carr Crash

It’s curtains for Avenue Q. Plus other smash hits of the day:

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Commercial Structures

Residences

Photo of 4202 Airline Dr.: HAR

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6 Comments

  1. 1
    From Angeli:

    I’m bummed to see that old strip mall pictured above demolished, as it has a cool Art Deco-ish design, though I do understand why it has to be torn down, what with the fires and all.

  2. 2
    From Susan:

    The shopping strip featured in the photo above was covered in a blog posting on Bayou City History. there’s a photo from better days.
    http://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2012/05/fire-damages-airline-strip-center-again/

  3. 3
    From EMME:

    I have been sadly watching that building deteriorate over the years. Would have been such a cool place.

  4. 4
    From darogr:

    I’m bummed too. That’s been one of my favorite buildings. I’ve passed it off and on all my life. Oh well, another one bites the dust.

  5. 5
    From SF:

    That building was being used by the prostitutes and druggies that stumble around Airline between 610 and 45. It’s nice to see it burn, demolished, and make room for a new type of business. Of course, I’m sure their pimps and drug dealers relocated them to another dilapidated building in the area.

  6. 6
    From Sydney:

    Wow, that place was really nice looking in that Chronicle article you posted, Susan. Thanks for the link.

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