Harris County Commissioners Court has voted to delay action on the proposed demolition of the 1923 Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods Co. Building, 1311-1319 Texas Avenue at Austin. The County has plans to raze the building to create a surface parking lot.

GHPA Executive Director Ramona Davis appeared before Commissioners Court to promote the building's preservation. GHPA has been in contact with several potential buyers who are interested in redeveloping the building. By selling the building for a privately financed renovation, the County would earn income from the sale, save taxpayers the cost of demolition and return the property to the tax rolls.

County commissioners agreed to have the property reappraised and offered for sale through public auction. For information on the auction, contact Charles Tigner with the Harris County Right of Way Department at 713-355-7750.

Photo: Hogan-Allnoch Building (photo by David Bush)