Comments on: Friday Group Photo Feature: The Corner of West 43rd and Ella

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:30:53 +0000

Oh and El Rey!

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:59 +0000

Dang! Missed this… I live right there! Yes there is Plonk, and um, Shipley’s down at the next light. Nothing else of interest. Try the Petrol Station over at Wakefield and Golf (a stone’s throw) for great coffee, beer on tap & food.

By: WCSJR

WCSJR — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:55:52 +0000

I was going to suggest to Mek Ju that the washeteria pictures probably evoked a specific memory of feeling to the picture taker, and after reading Nord’s post, it appears I was correct.In my case seeing the picture of the Red Wing Shoe Store evokes memories of a nine year old child in 1959, sitting at the soda fountain of the Madings drugstore which was original to this spot of that particular center. I was always happiest when the banana split special of drawing a price on a piece of paper from a fishbowl came along. Perhaps that is what is most interesting about this new photo feature. For long time Houstonians those major corners have many memories, despite the many changes that have taken place over the years, and it is nice to be reminded of them.

By: Darby Mom

Darby Mom — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:35:59 +0000

These photos are so neat and the production quality of pictures is outstanding! Liked the ones from Kirby, too. My favorite is red wing shoe sign & scooter gals. Looking forward to next week.

By: Nord

Nord — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:48:35 +0000

The washateria is the primary focal point of the south side strip, now that the Palais Royal has made way for the new Ross. The plasma center might ultimately be the bigger draw with respect to foot traffic, but I’m more experienced with doing laundry in the ‘018 than I am with selling my precious humours.

By: Shakes the Clown

Shakes the Clown — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:15:57 +0000

I can’t decide which speaks more of Houston: brand new empty store fronts, the omnipresent bank branch, or fat ladies on scooters. I am partial to the scooters.

beep beep!

By: mek ju

mek ju — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:14:11 +0000

several of the best shops at that intersection have been overlooked. there’s now a fantastic upscale wine bar and bistro called Plonk, the Starbucks, Massage Envy, a nice dentist’s office, a new Ross being built out, the big nice Kroger, and more. why the washateria is considered a highlight i’ll never know.