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Image 2 of 38 Galveston's Sea-Arama Marineworld Galveston's Sea-Arama Marineworld

Image 3 of 38 The legendary Balinese Room night club, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ike, leaving only a few piers in the surf as remaining traces across from the street from the Galvez Hotel. less The legendary Balinese Room night club, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ike, leaving only a few piers in the surf as remaining traces across from the ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 38 Junction Jack entertains fans before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Houston. He was replaced by the returning Orbit mascot two months later. Junction Jack entertains fans before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Houston. He was replaced by the returning Orbit mascot two months later. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 38 After being open since 1982, Blanco's celebrated its last night of business on Nov. 30, 2013. After being open since 1982, Blanco's celebrated its last night of business on Nov. 30, 2013. Photo: Eric Kayne / For the Chronicle

Image 7 of 38 Don Luis Cruz, fondly known as The Violin Man, entertained countless drivers on the city's southeast side, performing on sidewalks near busy intersections. He died earlier this year. His love of music was rewarded with tips and kind words from passersby. He left behind his 87-year-old wife, Emilia, six daughters, four sons, and numerous grandchildren. less Don Luis Cruz, fondly known as The Violin Man, entertained countless drivers on the city's southeast side, performing on sidewalks near busy intersections. He died earlier this year. His love of music was ... more Photo: family photos

Image 8 of 38 Fireworks over pregame introductions before an opening game against the Chicago Cubs at the Astrodome, April 6, 1999. We all know what's become of the Astrodome. Fireworks over pregame introductions before an opening game against the Chicago Cubs at the Astrodome, April 6, 1999. We all know what's become of the Astrodome. Photo: KERWIN PLEVKA / Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 38 Shows at Walter's on Washington are now a thing of the past. The venue's owners set up shop near downtown in late 2011. The Washington Avenue building is still there, albeit empty and covered in graffiti. less Shows at Walter's on Washington are now a thing of the past. The venue's owners set up shop near downtown in late 2011. The Washington Avenue building is still there, albeit empty and covered in ... more Photo: Patrick M. Reed / FOR THE CHRONICLE

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Image 11 of 38 The Proletariat was located at 903 Richmond, It was a hipster haunt before any of you knew what hipsters were. It closed in 2008 and bars like Double Trouble and Grand Prize took up its surly torch two years later. less The Proletariat was located at 903 Richmond, It was a hipster haunt before any of you knew what hipsters were. It closed in 2008 and bars like Double Trouble and Grand Prize took up its surly torch two years ... more Photo: BILL OLIVE / FOR THE CHRONICLE

Image 12 of 38 Six Flags AstroWorld still haunts the dreams of Houstonians, years after its 2005 demolition. Six Flags AstroWorld still haunts the dreams of Houstonians, years after its 2005 demolition. Photo: Jessica Kourkounis / Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 38 The Reliant Astrohall held the RV and Camper show for the last time in March 2002. It was demolished to make room for extra parking at Reliant Park. The Reliant Astrohall held the RV and Camper show for the last time in March 2002. It was demolished to make room for extra parking at Reliant Park. Photo: Steve Campbell / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 38 Workers with D.H. Griffin of Texas remove the remains of the west wing of the Reliant Astrohall in the shadow of the Astrodome and Reliant Stadium in April 2002. Workers with D.H. Griffin of Texas remove the remains of the west wing of the Reliant Astrohall in the shadow of the Astrodome and Reliant Stadium in April 2002. Photo: Karl Stolleis / Houston Chronicle

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Image 16 of 38 Woody Johnson brought his 4-year-old albino python to the Westheimer Street Festival in October 1999 to take part in the eclectic blend of the sights and sounds of the celebration. Woody Johnson brought his 4-year-old albino python to the Westheimer Street Festival in October 1999 to take part in the eclectic blend of the sights and sounds of the celebration. Photo: Andrew Innerarity / Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 38 Rockets mascot Turbo and friends, seen in 1998. Clutch the Bear now runs riot at Toyota Center, throwing pies at rival fans. Rockets mascot Turbo and friends, seen in 1998. Clutch the Bear now runs riot at Toyota Center, throwing pies at rival fans. Photo: Betty Tichich / Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 38 Houston Texans quarterback David Carr is now just a painful memory for Texans fans. Houston Texans quarterback David Carr is now just a painful memory for Texans fans. Photo: Nick de la Torre / HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Image 19 of 38 Houston-bred comedian Bill Hicks died Feb. 26, 1994, in Little Rock, Ark., succumbing to pancreatic cancer at the age of 32. Houston-bred comedian Bill Hicks died Feb. 26, 1994, in Little Rock, Ark., succumbing to pancreatic cancer at the age of 32. Photo: Graham Haber

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Image 21 of 38 Workers begin the demolition of the smaller addition to the Savoy Hotel at 1616 Main Street in downtown Houston Friday evening Oct. 2, 2009. Workers begin the demolition of the smaller addition to the Savoy Hotel at 1616 Main Street in downtown Houston Friday evening Oct. 2, 2009. Photo: Nathan Lindstrom / For the Chronicle

Image 22 of 38 Marvin Zindler poses with a real mouse trap and fake rodents. Marvin Zindler poses with a real mouse trap and fake rodents. Photo: Ira Strickstein / Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 38 The Outpost Tavern is shown Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Webster. The venerable NASA hangout, known for its bikini-clad swinging doors and priceless space memorabilia, was destroyed by fire during the evening of Oct. 15, 2010. less The Outpost Tavern is shown Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Webster. The venerable NASA hangout, known for its bikini-clad swinging doors and priceless space memorabilia, was destroyed by fire during the evening ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 38 The Macy's in downtown Houston. The Macy's in downtown Houston. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 38 Exterior photo of the Pig Stand Restaurant, once the oldest restaurant in Houston, on Washington Avenue, seen here in 1995. Exterior photo of the Pig Stand Restaurant, once the oldest restaurant in Houston, on Washington Avenue, seen here in 1995. Photo: Ben DeSoto / Houston Chronicle

Image 27 of 38 The Soundwaves in Montrose used to have giant murals on the side of the building. The Soundwaves in Montrose used to have giant murals on the side of the building. Photo: (Shango via Panoramio)

Image 28 of 38 The YMCA downtown on Louisiana Street was a formidable building. It was torn down and is now an empty green space. It was replaced a modern YMCA a few blocks away. The YMCA downtown on Louisiana Street was a formidable building. It was torn down and is now an empty green space. It was replaced a modern YMCA a few blocks away. Photo: Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle

Image 29 of 38 Felix Mexican Restaurant's sign is still in the patio area of Uchi Restaurant, even though not a drop of their legendary queso can be found. You can get something like it at El Real a few blocks away though. less Felix Mexican Restaurant's sign is still in the patio area of Uchi Restaurant, even though not a drop of their legendary queso can be found. You can get something like it at El Real a few blocks away ... more Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

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Image 31 of 38 Built in the 1975, the Best Products Showroom near Almeda Mall was of the most-published pieces of architecture in the U.S. The "deconstructivist" building that seemed to be crumbling: a joke about the disposable suburban landscape. But the joke contained entirely too much truth. After the store failed in the '90s, the building was razed. less Built in the 1975, the Best Products Showroom near Almeda Mall was of the most-published pieces of architecture in the U.S. The "deconstructivist" building that seemed to be crumbling: a joke about the ... more Photo: Houston Metropolitan Research Ce

Image 32 of 38 The Alabama Theater is now a Trader Joe's location. The Alabama Theater is now a Trader Joe's location. Photo: E. Joseph Deering / Houston Chronicle

Image 33 of 38 Popular Montrose bar Mary's closed in 2009, and is now a coffee shop called Blacksmith. Popular Montrose bar Mary's closed in 2009, and is now a coffee shop called Blacksmith. Photo: Ben DeSoto / Houston Chronicle

Image 34 of 38 Sam Houston Coliseum and Houston Music Hall, seen in 1992. Sam Houston Coliseum and Houston Music Hall, seen in 1992. Photo: JOHN EVERETT / Houston Chronicle

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Image 36 of 38 The old Tower Theater in Montrose is now El Real Tex-Mex Cafe The old Tower Theater in Montrose is now El Real Tex-Mex Cafe Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 37 of 38 The Laff Stop off West Gray was the first place many Houstonians saw many now-famous comics like Louis CK and Dave Attell, and departed greats like Mitch Hedberg. It moved to another location in 2006 and that new spot shut down for good in 2009. less The Laff Stop off West Gray was the first place many Houstonians saw many now-famous comics like Louis CK and Dave Attell, and departed greats like Mitch Hedberg. It moved to another location in 2006 and that ... more Photo: Bill Olive / FOR THE CHRONICLE