Welcome to Avondale!
Our mission is to encourage the beautification of our neighborhood and to promote upon and improve the civic, historic, residential and social welfare of our community while allowing residents the freedom to enjoy thier homes, yards and streets.
Interesting Facts About Avondale's Past
Avondale’s Past---do you remember any details?
Could you share a memory?
Submit your memories via our Contact Us Page!
- There once was a coffee bar called “The Mausoleum” on corner of Taft & Westheimer
- There was a Texas Barbecue House Restaurant before Two Pesos Restaurant became Taco Cabaña , Montrose and Westheimer where the Smoothie King is now located
- There was a pharmacy on the NE corner of Montrose and Westheimer where Alladins’ is presently.
- There was once a Barbers School across the street from Mango’s Restaurant in the early 80’s
Avondale-The Past
The Avondale neighborhood is an architecturally and historically significant example of an early 20th century affluent Houston community. Avondale was home to many of Houston’s early business and social leaders more than a decade before the development of River Oaks and Broadacres, Houston’s later exclusive neighborhoods.
Avondale-Today
With the downtown Houston skyline as a picturesque background, Avondale is the heart of Montrose. Situated on the thoroughfares of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, one can find an abundance of shops, boutiques and restaurants.
