“There aren’t many buildings I’d lie down in front of bulldozers to save,” she said. “The River Oaks theater is one of them.”
Chron.com | Curtain could close on Houston landmarks
You said it.
People, there’s a danger that the River Oaks Theater could be torn down. This would be, to say the very least, incredibly sucky. So the next time I get a chance, I’m calling the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance to see if there’s anything I can do to help keep this historic and exciting theater in Houston. Seriously, people, this theater opened in 1939, and is one of the oldest functioning movie theaters in the country. It’s got beautiful art-deco design, and terrific management that brings in all kinds of exciting art-house type movies while keeping up a midnight movies series that has had me coming back since high school. If you asked me what my five favorite places in Houston were, this would easily make the top three.
In addition to the Chronicle story quoted above, here’s a link to an article from the Houstonist, which has contact information for Weingarten Realty, if you’d like to let them know what you think.
And here’s a link to an online petition if you prefer a more passive approach.
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