|
 City of West University Place
N 29° 42.887 W 095° 26.261
15R E 264184 N 3289668
The historical marker for the City of West University Place, a "neighborhood city" completely surrounded by Houston
Waymark Code: WMY2W3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2018
Views: 2
The historical marker for the City of West University Place is located at the City Hall, 3800 University Boulevard.
Marker Number: 15654
Marker Text:
Tennessee politician Ben W. Hooper led investors in forming the West End Realty Co. in 1910. They chose land near Rice Institute, which opened in 1912, and created West University Place, connected to Houston by streetcar. Homesites sold primarily to young, middle-class families. Trying to address the area’s frequent flooding, citizens incorporated in 1924, electing L. B. Ryon as mayor. The city’s second mayor, Harold B. Schlesinger, helped develop a strong infrastructure. With several additions, the city grew to its current size, approximately two square miles. Today, the independent, viable community features park space and other amenities for its several thousand residents. (2004)
|
Visit Instructions:
Please include a picture in your log. You and your GPS receiver do not need to be in the picture. We encourage additional information about your visit (comments about the surrounding area, how you ended up near the marker, etc.) in the log.
|