Weingarten Realty, the pitiful company who loves to demolish any structure that might make Houston look different and unique, is at it again. After closing down and demolishing a large part of River Oaks Shopping Center to build the monstrosity that is the new Barnes and Noble, Weingarten has begun steps to tear down the West Alabama Theater. Sadly, we all saw this coming.
After forcing the closure of the W. Alabama Bookstop, the theater remains empty, ripe for tearing down. The latest word is the building will be gutted for a Staples. YAY! As always, Weingarten, way to preserve any uniqueness that Houston has left. And shame on you, Staples, for even considering this move. Another heartless big box company ruining a historic part of Houston. I can't wait for Weingarten to tear down the River Oaks Theater so they can put in a Wal-Mart.
For more detailed information about this, check out articles here, here, and here. Since Houston has some weak-ass preservation laws, there's not much we can do to fight this. My own little protest? I have yet to set foot in the new Barnes & Noble. It would take a personal invitation from Hanna Hilton, Kevin Smith, and DeMeco Ryans to get me in there. The same will happen if Staples decides to trash a Houston landmark. Although, admittedly, my desire for office supplies are far less than that for books and Sandy has a better chance with Hanna Hilton than I do.Either way, Weingarten sucks. They should be ashamed of what they are doing to the landscape of Houston.
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Remember Weingarten is Andy Fastow (in Prison CFO of Enron's) father in law!!! I don't see any morals in that family!
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