Houston Mod

Houston Mod hit the road! We had the pleasure of visiting Denton, TX, to explore its outstanding mid-century modern architecture, featuring works by renowned architects like O’Neil Ford, Caudill Rowlett Scott, and Mount Miller. We extend our gratitude to the sites that hosted us and the individuals who made it happen, including city and library buildings, houses of worship, universities, and private homes. Highlights of the tour included the Little Chapel in the Woods, Denton City Hall and Civic Center, Emily Fowler Central Library, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. We appreciate the City of Denton and our hostesses Pati and Peggy for organizing the visit. Special thanks to Linnie, Nick (of Denton Vintage Modern), Crispin Mount Miller, and Mariam for sharing their knowledge and expertise (and/or their homes/shop!). Denton’s modernist spirit is alive and well, and we’re grateful to have experienced it firsthand!

Tour: POST HTX: Adaptive Reuse of the Barbara Jordan Post Office

Saturday, October 19, 2024 11am - 1pm

Houston Mod is participating in Docomomo US Tour Day, an annual celebration of modern architecture and design where the public and like-minded organizations across the country participate in a tour or event. This year’s theme focuses on corporate campuses, examining mid-century corporate architecture.
On Saturday, October 19, we will tour POST HTX, the former Barbara Jordan Post Office at 401 Franklin Street designed in 1961 by Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson.
In 2015, the Barbara Jordan Post Office was decommissioned and sold to Lovett Commercial. Lovett engaged OMA New York/Jason Long and Powers Brown Architecture to design an innovative adaptive reuse project.
The tour of the public areas will include the 5-acre rooftop Skylawn.
This tour will be led by Jeanette Shaw, AIA, RID, LEED® AP, of Powers Brown Architecture.

Tickets are $10.00 per person. Link to purchase tickets https://www.houstonmod.org/shop/ or go to our website and then to "shop" to purchase. There is an additional cost for parking on-site. (Street parking may be available nearby, but that's not guaranteed.)
Please also consider becoming a member of Houston Mod.