The Garden Oaks Theater at 3732 North Shepherd Drive opened July 10, 1947, as a neighborhood cinema developed by Interstate Theatres. Designed by Pettigrew & Worley, the 783-seat theater served as a 28-day sub-run house and quickly became a visual anchor along the North Shepherd corridor.
Local preservationists save Victor Lundy’s Bellaire home and studio
Victor Lundy’s Bellaire house and studio slated for demolition
Victor Lundy’s Bellaire home and studio, which the pioneering modern architect designed in the 1980s for himself and his wife, Anstis, are now slated for demolition. Construction fencing has gone up at 701 Mulberry Lane, and the owners have reportedly contracted Habitat for Humanity’s deconstruction program to dismantle the buildings.
Preservation Houston welcomes Jennifer Kapral as its next leader
Preservation Houston’s board of directors is pleased to announce that Jennifer Kapral has been named the organization’s new executive director.
Kapral brings more than 20 years of experience in education, nonprofit leadership and strategic partnerships. She most recently served as Senior Director of Education and Outreach at Asia Society Texas, where she developed nationally recognized programs, produced large-scale public initiatives and co-led an $11 million capital campaign. Her earlier leadership roles include positions at Teach For America, Raise Your Hand Texas and the Houston Independent School District. She is a Fulbright-Hays award recipient and holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of St. Thomas.