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River Oaks Shopping Center

Streamline-moderne shopping center opened in 1937 — one of the oldest in the U.S. Curved white facades, rounded corners, and period signage line W Gray and S Shepherd.

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River Oaks Shopping Center
Photo: WhisperToMe
Creator notes

What works here

The curved deco corners read best with side-light. Shoot the W Gray and Shepherd elevations; the rounded white facades are the period feature. Overcast flattens the moderne curves — wait for sun.

Practical

Plan the shoot

Best time

Late afternoon for side-light on the curves

Lighting

White moderne facades need raking light to show their curves; flat under overcast.

Crowd

Moderate — active shopping center

Parking

Free shopping-center lots

Noise

Moderate — W Gray traffic

Permit

No permit required.

Location

On the map

1964 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
Community

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