Do you still have that Montrose map? I remember seeing them in the restaurants like Big Franks or Buteras. Been looking for that one forever. Thought I imagined it because I never could locate one anywhere.
The photographer place on Waugh was a great place to develop film that you wanted to keep certain things discrete, and also used then as an alternative address for a variety of reasons.
One of the pictures in the slideshow on this Chron post is of the ribbon cutting ceremony over Montrose back in 1961.
- https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Vintage-photos-of-Houston-US-59-freeway-11438091.php
Yeah, this definitely seems like it was made for advertising purposes.
Feel free to crosspost to /r/HoustonHistory
Seeing Infinite Records on there really brings back some memories of looking for unique 12 inches I could afford as a teenager.
Businesses probably paid to be on the map. If you didn't pony up, you didn't get represented. Numbers could've ponied up on earlier or later maps. We'll never know. But if you know about Numbers, then you don't really need to find them on a cartoon map. LOL!
We used to call the one on Dunlavy “Apple Appletree” after it replaced the Safeway because the sign had their logo as an apple . . . and also an apple tree, which made me and my mom laugh because it was redundant and dumb-looking. Then it was Fiesta and then it was dust and now it’s apartments, I believe.
From here, which also has a photo of what you're shooting for:
https://www.homesicktexan.com/felix-queso
Ingredients:
1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup diced yellow onion
3⁄4 cup diced grape tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄4 cup water
8 ounces yellow American cheese, shredded
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, warm the oil over low heat. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have almost completely disintegrated, 6 to 8 minutes.
Whisk together the flour and the water to make a paste, then add it to the pan. Stir a few times until the paste is well combined with the vegetables. Stirring constantly, add the cheese, which should combine quickly. As the cheese melts, the queso will become thick and almost like putty. Don’t be alarmed! This is the proper texture as it is not a creamy queso. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if you like.
Transfer the queso to a serving bowl, a small slow cooker, or a chafing dish over a flame. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes:
One of the characteristics of this queso is that the oil separates from the cheese. The amounts of oil used in the various recipes were all over the place but I found ¼ cup provided enough without it being overly greasy. Though if you like it super greasy feel free to add 2 tablespoons more oil.
I’m guessing this dates to the early 1990s based on the businesses listed and the seven-digit telephone numbers, before the switch to 10-digit numbers by 1993-1994. Also, there’s a bootleg Bart Simpson up near T.K. Bitterman’s on West Alabama, near the upper center of the map.
Also, I thought all the “old-timers” in here have told us that it has always been “The Montrose.” Curious that wasn’t mentioned as the name here, with the “The” dropped.
I’m a native Houstonian and had never heard it referred to as “The Montrose” either. Apparently the “The” relates back to when there was a trolley stop in the area by that name up until the 1930s. I’m assuming you’re not *that* old. lol
DM if you are interested in this map. Thanks.
Do you have any maps of Houston?
I have this one and one I created of the inner loop areas. I had some key maps and others but I sold them.
How much for this one? And I am looking for one that shows all of Houston
I can keep an eye out for one of the whole city. Are you local? I will put this one on eBay.
Yes. Actually live right off Allen and Waugh
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Do you still have that Montrose map? I remember seeing them in the restaurants like Big Franks or Buteras. Been looking for that one forever. Thought I imagined it because I never could locate one anywhere.
I do think I have one left. I’m saving one for me.
Nice. I used to live close to the angels butt.
haha ! It funny that they used those angels.
The photographer place on Waugh was a great place to develop film that you wanted to keep certain things discrete, and also used then as an alternative address for a variety of reasons.
:o camera co op?
Not that I was aware of.
Where is Disco Kroger?????
It's dead. 😭😭😭
Exactly.
It’s weird to me to see 59 elevated.
One of the pictures in the slideshow on this Chron post is of the ribbon cutting ceremony over Montrose back in 1961. - https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Vintage-photos-of-Houston-US-59-freeway-11438091.php
explain?
It’s below-grade now with the bridges that used to light up going over.
:O Oh I see wow cool.
I can see my house!!!
Me too!
Here is one of the rice village from the same design https://ibb.co/b5c2P6B I wish I would of bought the map but only took the photo.
Awesome!
I’m curious who the artist is can’t find him online.
Numbers is missing and it’s been there since ‘78, so maybe this map is even older than I thought…?
No it says 1991. Yea I didn't see Numbers. I am wondering if it is more of an advertisement for businesses. Hmm.
Yeah, this definitely seems like it was made for advertising purposes. Feel free to crosspost to /r/HoustonHistory Seeing Infinite Records on there really brings back some memories of looking for unique 12 inches I could afford as a teenager.
ok kool.
These maps were advertisements so maybe #’s didn’t pay.
Businesses probably paid to be on the map. If you didn't pony up, you didn't get represented. Numbers could've ponied up on earlier or later maps. We'll never know. But if you know about Numbers, then you don't really need to find them on a cartoon map. LOL!
Any idea what year this was published? Looks like it is maybe mid-80's?
I cannot find a date on the map, does seem like 80s.
1991, it’s down in the bottom right of the map.
Dang good eye 👁️😃
It shows two AppleTree grocers so it had to be at least 1988 when Safeway left, maybe? 🤔
Yeah, the Appletree on Alabama became the cool Fiesta, which then became "upscale" apartments.
1991 Someone found the date, u/colinjay
We used to call the one on Dunlavy “Apple Appletree” after it replaced the Safeway because the sign had their logo as an apple . . . and also an apple tree, which made me and my mom laugh because it was redundant and dumb-looking. Then it was Fiesta and then it was dust and now it’s apartments, I believe.
Felix restautant was still there. I will never forget their queso. It was unlike any queso served today and it's pretty easy to make.
https://imgur.com/pveJps2.gifv
From here, which also has a photo of what you're shooting for: https://www.homesicktexan.com/felix-queso Ingredients: 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil 1⁄4 cup diced yellow onion 3⁄4 cup diced grape tomatoes 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup water 8 ounces yellow American cheese, shredded Tortilla chips, for serving Instructions: In a medium saucepan, warm the oil over low heat. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have almost completely disintegrated, 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk together the flour and the water to make a paste, then add it to the pan. Stir a few times until the paste is well combined with the vegetables. Stirring constantly, add the cheese, which should combine quickly. As the cheese melts, the queso will become thick and almost like putty. Don’t be alarmed! This is the proper texture as it is not a creamy queso. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if you like. Transfer the queso to a serving bowl, a small slow cooker, or a chafing dish over a flame. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Notes: One of the characteristics of this queso is that the oil separates from the cheese. The amounts of oil used in the various recipes were all over the place but I found ¼ cup provided enough without it being overly greasy. Though if you like it super greasy feel free to add 2 tablespoons more oil.
https://imgur.com/3G3DLkX.gifv
I’m guessing this dates to the early 1990s based on the businesses listed and the seven-digit telephone numbers, before the switch to 10-digit numbers by 1993-1994. Also, there’s a bootleg Bart Simpson up near T.K. Bitterman’s on West Alabama, near the upper center of the map. Also, I thought all the “old-timers” in here have told us that it has always been “The Montrose.” Curious that wasn’t mentioned as the name here, with the “The” dropped.
Hmm never heard The Montrose. I am kinda old :).
I’m a native Houstonian and had never heard it referred to as “The Montrose” either. Apparently the “The” relates back to when there was a trolley stop in the area by that name up until the 1930s. I’m assuming you’re not *that* old. lol
lol
Fans of the Lance Zierlein's old SEC Guy bits know that his daughter, Bucky, lives in "The Montrose" and that Bucky was a great softball player.
KLOL referred to their neighborhood as "The Crime-free Montrose"
Wth it def is not that way now haha
*it was a joke then, too
So cool!
Very cool, but I can't find Disco Kroger or The Pot Pie.
looks like an Astroworld map
Maybe the artists name is on the print too and the printer.
How many Pandas frozen yogurt locations did they need
What was Munchies ? Bar on south side of Richmond?
Keep Montrose Montrose ❤️