Lindale Park is a neighborhood of strong traditions. Built in 1937, Lindale Park has always had a strong and active civic club, which is dedicated to preserving the quality of life in the neighborhood. This commitment to the neighborhood by its residents reflects a strong sense of community and pride. Every year we put on a Fourth of July parade through the neighborhood, which attracts prominent Houston officials and residents from all over Houston. A compact neighborhood spanning 36 blocks, Lindale Park has approximately 1,085 single family properties. Within our community there are a number of elected officials who can call Lindale Park home – these include but are not limited to: Jessica Farrar, State Representative of District 148; Adrian Garcia, Harris County Sheriff; Ed Gonzales, City Council District H; Yolanda Navarro Flores, HCC Board of Trustees; Sylvia Garcia, Harris County Commissioner, and various judges. Naming this station after this neighborhood steeped in such strong traditions of leadership and pride would bring great honor to all of its residents.
From the Architecture Committee: Did you know that Lindale Park is home to one of the largest if not the largest collection of homes in the City of Houston featuring the Eng-lish/Norman Cottage style home? Popular during the 1920 and 1930, these one-story homes were considered and alternative to the bungalow style that we see in parts of the Houston Heights and Norhill areas.
The Defining characteristics include:
The Defining characteristics include:
- Steeply pitched roofs
- Steeply pitched gable entrances
- Decorative brickwork
- Arched entrances
- Casement windows
- Large form picture window
- Front facade chimneys w/diagonally set flues
Open Letter to Lindale Park
Artist and Art lovers
As an artist living in Lindale Park, I see sculpture in yards, and I hear by the proverbial grapevine that there are other artists living and working here. We artists so often work in isolation, much of it necessary, of course, but I would enjoy meeting you Other Artists to learn about the different kinds of art you make. Maybe there are others of you who enjoy supporting your local artists. I am willing to host an in-formal gathering in my home for us to meet together--no ulterior motives, no strings, no dues, no organization, no volunteer jobs, no responsibilities, just talk. I primarily do works on paper, including collage, printmaking, and drawing, and I am taking my first painting class this fall. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected], by phone at 713-699-1924, If you are contacting me by email, please put Lindale Artist or some other identifying tag in the subject line so I won't toss your message out with the Junk Mail. Thanks, Nancy Luton
Artist and Art lovers
As an artist living in Lindale Park, I see sculpture in yards, and I hear by the proverbial grapevine that there are other artists living and working here. We artists so often work in isolation, much of it necessary, of course, but I would enjoy meeting you Other Artists to learn about the different kinds of art you make. Maybe there are others of you who enjoy supporting your local artists. I am willing to host an in-formal gathering in my home for us to meet together--no ulterior motives, no strings, no dues, no organization, no volunteer jobs, no responsibilities, just talk. I primarily do works on paper, including collage, printmaking, and drawing, and I am taking my first painting class this fall. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected], by phone at 713-699-1924, If you are contacting me by email, please put Lindale Artist or some other identifying tag in the subject line so I won't toss your message out with the Junk Mail. Thanks, Nancy Luton
Past and Future, Letters Received
From 25th Anniversary Celebration
In response to your request in the newsletter regarding long time residents in Lindale Park, my case may be
of interest to some. In 1940 I had friends who lived on Reid street and I liked the area. I selected a vacant lot
on the corner of Fairbanks and Helmers purchased it from W.R Reid, the developer, I selected this building
site because the Lindale golf course (9 holes) was located on the property west of Helmers and I have
always loved golf.
I had Ivan Reid build my house and moved in August 1940. I could watch the golfers putt green #5 from my
kitchen window. Sadly I was able to play the course only one time when it was dismantled and sold off in
individual lots.
The streets at the time were unpaved with no curbs and gutters these came later.
There was a bowling alley on Fulton Street and some of the ladies of Lindale Park formed their own league
and bowled together until the alley was closed and dismantled.
Thanks you, hope you enjoyed my input,
Maxine - 64 year Resident
My wife and I married in June of 1948 and moved into our newly built home in July of 1948. To this day,
we are still living at the residence.
I was manager of Lindale Little League Braves for six years.
Best Regards from Canadian Street
Carl
In regards to your newsletter where you would like an update on resident's history, I am submitting our
history as follows.
Thirty-nine years ago we purchased our home in the 600 block Ave of Oaks in May 1965 from the original
homeowners Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. Per their history it was built in 1937. We were married in 1960 and
purchased this home when starting our family in 1965. Our three children were born and raised here. We
have loved living in Lindale Park. Lindale Park is not for everyone but if it is for you……you will know it!!!
Our son obviously knew it was for him. He has purchased in the 600 block, Avenue of Oaks. The
original homeowners being Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Plummer. They too have started their family in
Lindale Park. They have one daughter Hailey Novell 9 months old. We love it even more now that we
are right next door to our granddaughter. Mrs. Louise Plummer is living at the Terrace retirement home.
It would be nice if she were notified of this great 25th Anniversary celebration. I would be happy to
share her address by your request.
You and your Board of Directors are to be commended. Thank you for the excellent job.
Regards Lupe
My parents were the original owners of my home on Fairbanks. They purchased it in 1938. The cash
price would have been $4800, but of course they did not have that kind of money. So with a 20-year
mortgage, they would end up paying over $8000. I have never lived anywhere else, and hope that I
never have to.
I have very fond memories of growing up in Lindale in the 1950's and early 1960's. Thomas Jefferson
Elementary was new at its current location--having moved from further south on Fulton. The Principal
was devoted to keeping it looking new, and actually convinced the students that being on the "Litter
Patrol" was an honor. That meant we went around campus picking up any litter. Probably would not be
permitted today. I also remember the lazy afternoons after lunch, when the teachers would read to us as
we "cooled off" with our heads down at our desk--no air conditioning in those days!
"Fishing" for crawfish in deep ditches that lined Irvington was a favorite pastime when it rained. I do
not remember what we did with the ones we caught, but to this day I will not eat crawfish no matter
where they say they came from.
From Fairbanks - Betty
From 25th Anniversary Celebration
In response to your request in the newsletter regarding long time residents in Lindale Park, my case may be
of interest to some. In 1940 I had friends who lived on Reid street and I liked the area. I selected a vacant lot
on the corner of Fairbanks and Helmers purchased it from W.R Reid, the developer, I selected this building
site because the Lindale golf course (9 holes) was located on the property west of Helmers and I have
always loved golf.
I had Ivan Reid build my house and moved in August 1940. I could watch the golfers putt green #5 from my
kitchen window. Sadly I was able to play the course only one time when it was dismantled and sold off in
individual lots.
The streets at the time were unpaved with no curbs and gutters these came later.
There was a bowling alley on Fulton Street and some of the ladies of Lindale Park formed their own league
and bowled together until the alley was closed and dismantled.
Thanks you, hope you enjoyed my input,
Maxine - 64 year Resident
My wife and I married in June of 1948 and moved into our newly built home in July of 1948. To this day,
we are still living at the residence.
I was manager of Lindale Little League Braves for six years.
Best Regards from Canadian Street
Carl
In regards to your newsletter where you would like an update on resident's history, I am submitting our
history as follows.
Thirty-nine years ago we purchased our home in the 600 block Ave of Oaks in May 1965 from the original
homeowners Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. Per their history it was built in 1937. We were married in 1960 and
purchased this home when starting our family in 1965. Our three children were born and raised here. We
have loved living in Lindale Park. Lindale Park is not for everyone but if it is for you……you will know it!!!
Our son obviously knew it was for him. He has purchased in the 600 block, Avenue of Oaks. The
original homeowners being Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Plummer. They too have started their family in
Lindale Park. They have one daughter Hailey Novell 9 months old. We love it even more now that we
are right next door to our granddaughter. Mrs. Louise Plummer is living at the Terrace retirement home.
It would be nice if she were notified of this great 25th Anniversary celebration. I would be happy to
share her address by your request.
You and your Board of Directors are to be commended. Thank you for the excellent job.
Regards Lupe
My parents were the original owners of my home on Fairbanks. They purchased it in 1938. The cash
price would have been $4800, but of course they did not have that kind of money. So with a 20-year
mortgage, they would end up paying over $8000. I have never lived anywhere else, and hope that I
never have to.
I have very fond memories of growing up in Lindale in the 1950's and early 1960's. Thomas Jefferson
Elementary was new at its current location--having moved from further south on Fulton. The Principal
was devoted to keeping it looking new, and actually convinced the students that being on the "Litter
Patrol" was an honor. That meant we went around campus picking up any litter. Probably would not be
permitted today. I also remember the lazy afternoons after lunch, when the teachers would read to us as
we "cooled off" with our heads down at our desk--no air conditioning in those days!
"Fishing" for crawfish in deep ditches that lined Irvington was a favorite pastime when it rained. I do
not remember what we did with the ones we caught, but to this day I will not eat crawfish no matter
where they say they came from.
From Fairbanks - Betty
