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SAVE THE JIM WEST MANSION!

SAVE THE JIM WEST MANSION!

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Started by Anonymous 18 years ago
SAVE THE JIM WEST MANSION! August 2008 This petition supports the preservation of the Jim West Mansion, a national historical and architectural treasure located on the shores of Clear Lake, near Houston, Texas. The Jim West Mansion is a 17,000-square-foot Italian Renaissance mansion designed by renowned Houston architect Joseph Finger (who also designed Houston

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Reached 250 supporters

January 18, 2011

January 12, 2011

I met today with a representative from the local preservation society to discuss the structural assessment reports. We are currently drafting a formal proposal for the zoning board to request a stay on the demolition permits.

Reached 100 supporters

September 11, 2008

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Robert Hayes
17 years ago Featured

17k square feet. You simply cant build quality like this anymore. Preserve it.

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Linda Robinson
17 years ago Featured

Grew up seeing this house from the water. It would be a total shame to lose such a beautiful landmark.

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Sarah Fox
18 years ago Featured

This place is a huge part of our local history. Its crazy they want to tear it down for more condos no one needs.

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Julie Herrera
18 years ago Featured

My grandfather worked on the grounds back in the day. Please dont let them destroy the memories.

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Mike Crawford
18 years ago Featured

SAVE IT! Houston destroys all our history anyway. Let's keep one good thing standing for once.

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David Malhotra
18 years ago Featured

Stop the demolition. Its not just another house it is a piece of art.

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